Owner Comments:
1876 25C (Copper)
Judd-1455, Pollock-1604,
Rarity: R.8, PR64 BN CAC Endorsed
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse/ Reverse:
Struck using the regular dies for 1976 but in copper
Comment:
Traditionally described as a regular dies trial striking, the two known pieces were undoubtedly struck for collectors as part of complete copper sets
Only two examples are known, according to USPatterns.com.
This piece has a Brown designation, and the other known piece (sold as part of the Simpson Collection in February of 2021) is a Red and Brown, also a PR64. The surfaces are even brown with underlying reddish patina. Fully struck throughout and problem-free.
This piece was not listed in Adams and Woodin’s reference, but one was in Woodin’s collection in 1914. He had one each of every denomination from 10C through 20$ in copper.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private sale Jan 2022; Prior Heritage Aug 2021 ANA / Lot #4403,
Ex: Lester Merkin Sale (9/1967), Lot #535;
Stacks June 1985 Sale (The June Sale) /Lot #513 ($1320).