1790s Tkn 1/2P Kentucky, Lancaster Edge, RD MS(PCGS#625)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1242

等级

MS65RD

价格

22,034

详细说明

Undated (ca. 1793-1795) Kentucky Token. W-8810. Rarity-2. Copper. LANCASTER Edge. MS-65 RD (PCGS). 184.0 grains. A gorgeous, fully red Gem with bright flashy surfaces and rich orange-copper color. A few trivial abrasions and fine scratches are noted, as are a few obverse toning spots, but these are overwhelmed by the incredible luster and mint color. This coin easily upholds the Gem grade assessment. A number of mint red LANCASTER Edge specimens are known, undoubtedly from a small hoard that was kept away from distribution. In his American Coin Treasures and Hoards (p. 40), Bowers mentions a group of 25 red UNC Kentucky tokens, presumably with LANCASTER edge, that was discovered in England in June 1996 and sold to an American dealer. This otherwise would not be a usual state of preservation for the type, as just two full Red examples of the more common Plain Edge variety have been graded at both services combined. Among the several dozen red examples of this variety, this piece stands head and shoulders above most, and is tied with eight others as the finest graded at PCGS. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex W. Murray, March 1994. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 625. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.