1837 Token HT-172 German-Silver Maverick Coach MA MS(PCGS#77269)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

301

等级

AU53

价格

2,033

详细说明

Massachusetts--East Boston. 1837 Maverick Coach. HT-172, Low-116, W-MA-200-10j. Rarity-5. German Silver. Plain Edge. 18.7 mm. AU-53 (PCGS). Coin alignment. Here is a lovely silver gray Maverick Coach token with subtle olive and pale gold highlights. Several faint planchet drift marks on the obverse are as made, and there are no post-production blemishes of note. Boldly defined with a smooth and attractive appearance. As a survey of our auctions over the past couple of decades makes it clear that the typical survivor of this variety is Fine, VF or EF. About Uncirculated examples such as this are scarce, with Mint State pieces significant condition rarities. The primary Ford piece was AU, and the Dice-Hicks specimen was extraordinary as a Choice Unc. The term "maverick" today often refers to someone who strays from social convention and acts in a different manner. The etymology of this word is uncertain. More than just a few attribute it to Samuel Maverick, born in 1803, a Texas lawyer and rancher, whose unbranded cattle sometimes strayed, being called "mavericks" regionally. However, perhaps a case could be made for the bank notes of famous engraver Peter Maverick of the early 19th century, whose notes were widely used. Provenance: Ex R. Slawsky, February 17, 1977; Stephen L. Tanenbaum estate, November 2013. Also from an unnamed auction of April 23, 1955, lot number also not recorded. The plate token for the variety in the 2015 Whitman Guide Book of Hard Times Tokensby Q. David Bowers. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. Click here for certification details from PCGS.