Such seems to be the case here, as the granularity seen beyond the right edge of the landscape scene and correspondingly on the right side of the all-seeing eye was present in the source planchet, and not the product of subsequent environmental issues. Despite the shortcomings of the planchet, details are mostly present and bold, with the date very bold and resting well above the bottom edge of the coin. Peripheral legends are nicely brought up where they exist, though PUBLICA is missing from the area of the pre-existing planchet deficiency. The nice, hard brown surface quality reveals really only minor surface porosity and fades just a little to a splashy brassy area at the center of the obverse, but overall eye appeal is considerably above average for the type. Even casual colonial collectors know that the Vermont Landscapes almost always look rough, and it is a scarce opportunity to upgraded when one that looks this nice comes along!

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