The Midwest Summer Sale 2010
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Lot Title:
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Undated (1672-1694) London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet (Breen 186, Hodder Dies 2-B, R.4, 223.8 grains). F/reverse planchet fissure.
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Description:
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Moderate to heavy wear provides this example of the intriguing elephant token with a humble appearance, augmented by outstanding obverse planchet quality, and even decent surface quality for the reverse in spite of a planchet fissure on that side. Naturally, minting technology of the time (presumed to be the late seventeenth century) was conducive to such a planchet irregularity, and astute collectors consider them charming. These coins have individual personality, and are not, after all, shiny Morgan dollars, available literally by the ton! This must have been a premium example when minted, as the planchet is pleasingly round, and each side quite well centered, especially that side featuring the elephant motif. A singular rim ding is notable at the bottom of the reverse, yet has scarcely any impact at all on the overall appeal. A highly attractive coin, and one that represents an affordably entry level into copper of the Colonial era.
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 |
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High Estimate:
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$320.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$310.00
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Price Realized:
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$356.50 |
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