1787 Immunis Columbia Copper / Large Eagle Reverse. W-5680. Rarity-4+.

1787 Immunis Columbia Copper / Large Eagle Reverse. W-5680. Rarity-4+. Plain Edge, Narrow Planchet. EF-45 (PCGS). An appealing example of this classic type, showing ideal centering that keeps the entire date on the tight planchet. The surfaces are pleasingly original in appearance, satiny and generally hard, also warmly toned in a blend of golden and olive-brown. We note only minor pre-strike pitting in and around the central obverse, as well as a hint of microgranularity overall, obverse with a few faint pin scratches at lower right that require magnification and intent to discern. The final verdict is an above average example for the issue, which is often found with poor surface quality or significant problems. The origin of the Immunis Columbia coppers is not known, but they are clearly tied in with the Nova Constellatios and the Vermont coppers. This would seem to place their origin here in America, but it is possible they are from England as thought by Walter Breen. A few are known to have been overstruck on New Jersey coppers (all Maris 26-S), however, which also lends credence to their American origin. In any event this type was almost certainly intended for circulation as most survivors show considerable wear. If these had been intended as a proposal for contract coinage it would seem that fewer would have been struck and higher grades would be the norm. Instead, collectors rarely have the opportunity to acquire an example grading finer than Choice EF, and we offered one as low as Good-4 (PCGS) as recently as 2023. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. PCGS# 841. NGC ID: BFJL. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

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