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1786 New York Copper, NON VI VIRTUTE VICI, Small Head, XF40 NGC. Baker-13, W-5730, Musante GW-07, R.6. ...
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Description
1786 Small Head New York Copper, XF40
NON VI VIRTUTE VICI, Baker-13
1786 New York Copper, NON VI VIRTUTE VICI, Small Head, XF40 NGC.
Baker-13, W-5730, Musante GW-07, R.6. This issue has a
long-standing tradition of being produced by contemporary engraver
James Atlee, most likely in association with his February 1787 bid
to secure a coinage contract with the state of New York. The
obverse depicts a uniformed portrait of what is believed to be
George Washington, surrounded by the Latin legend: NON VI VIRTUTE
VICI, which translates "Not by force, but by virtue, have I
conquered." The reverse effigy holds a pole with cap in one hand
and scales of justice in the other, with a Latin border legend that
translates: New York.The attribution of the Non Vi Virtute Vici coppers to Atlee is due to seemingly identical punch usage between them and other issues known to be the work of Atlee. However, the Atlee link, while likely, is not definitive.
The Large Head variant of this issue is prohibitively rare, while the current Small Head issue is rare but collectible. It is believed that 35 to 40 pieces are known, most well-worn. In our recent 2021 FUN Signature, another piece from the Partrick Collection, graded MS64+ brown, realized $180,000. This piece is lightly worn, although not to the detriment of quality for the grade. Light wear leaves both sides with smooth reddish-brown patina, devoid of porosity or verdigris. A planchet flaw is noted near the O in EBORACENSIS, as struck. The strike is well centered, complementing this coin's outstanding eye appeal for the grade. Listed on page 68 of the 2021 Guide Book.
Ex: Donald G. Partrick.
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 422, Greysheet# 147)
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Auction Info
2021 April 22 - 25 Central States US Coins Signature Auction #1329 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2021
22nd-25th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 25
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