The Midwest Summer Sale 2010
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Lot Title:
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Undated (1688) Original American Plantation Token (157.4 grains), Newman 6-F, AU/tin pest.
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Description:
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One of the most challenging type coins in the Colonial series, original (non-restrike) examples of the 1688 plantation token are almost always affected by "tin pest". That term refers to the simple chemical corruption of tin in the presence of air. Because of its susceptibility to corrosion, especially in cold climates, tin is a poor choice for coinage, but production of the American plantation coins came about in the same manner by which so many bad ideas do: lobbyists for the tin mining industry in England convinced the government (in this case, the royal authorities) to mint tin farthings and halfpence, and subsequently coinage for the American colonies. Incredibly, the example at hand features details that are at least of AU level, and possibly mint state, although as expected, they are distorted by extensive but relatively thin corrosion of the entire surface. A few shiny patches of tin can still be seen here and there, and a fascinating rim clip reveals tiny crumbs of shiny exposed tin as well.
This lot may contain an item not certified by ANACS, PCGS, or NGC. While Scotsman Auction Co. is typically conservative in our descriptions of items not certified by one of these companies, we cannot guarantee our grading estimation will match their grade. We highly recommend that collectors seeking items certified by a third-party grading service only bid on items that have already been certified. No lot can be returned because of a variance in judgment with regards to grade.
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Low Estimate:
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$240.00 |
High Estimate:
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$300.00 |
Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
Hammered Price: |
$310.00
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Price Realized:
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$356.50 |
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