1766 1/2P William Pitt, Copper, BN MS (PCGS#236)
December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 2048
- 等级
- AU50BN
- 价格
- 11,011
- 详细说明
- 1766 Pitt Halfpenny Token. Betts-519, W-8350. Rarity-3. Copper. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH.
Really a lovely example of the type, both sides exhibit dominant golden-brown patina to hard satin surfaces. Direct lighting calls forth ample remnants of original luster -- a rare attribute in a survivor of this type. Deeper charcoal-russet toning in the recesses around and among a few of the design elements is associated with trivial surface scale that is easily forgiven, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth and certainly free of troublesome marks. These tokens, probably intended as commemorative medalets, saw limited circulation in the American colonies. Circumstances of production are unknown, numismatic scholars divided over whether they were struck in England or America. Either source is likely since Pitt's efforts to have the Stamp Act repealed were praised not only by American colonists but also English merchants -- particularly in London -- who felt that the Act would adversely affect trade. Today, no collection of American colonial coins and related issues should be without a specimen of this classic, political medalet.
PCGS# 236. NGC ID: 2AUH.
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