1786 Vermont Copper 1/2p RR-9 W2040 R3 Baby Head PCGS F12

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS).  Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection.  Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.”  The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25.  PCGS certification #548.12/40016960.  “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.