(1840) Token HT-79, Henry Clay, BN MS(PCGS#77340)
(1840) Token HT-79, Henry Clay, BN MS (PCGS#77340)
August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 5159
- 等级
- MS62RB
- 价格
- 3,265
- 详细说明
- Undated (1840) Henry Clay. HT-79, Low-192, W-Unlisted, DeWitt-HC 1840-1. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-62 RB (NGC). 27.4 mm. An exceptionally well preserved and visually appealing example of the type, appearing finer than the assigned numeric grade of MS-62 might imply. Satiny surfaces are sharply struck with most design elements fully rendered, a touch of softness to the word WE in the center of the reverse typical of the type. That side is virtually Choice in preservation, the obverse with a few light and moderate handling marks in the field that explain the NGC grade. What truly sets this piece apart from the typical high grade HT-79 in numismatic hands is the amount of original, vivid, fiery-orange mint color remaining around the peripheries. In truth, while we have handled several About Uncirculated survivors from these dies, the only other Mint State example that we an recall is the Dice-Hicks specimen (Stack's, July 2008, lot 3220), and that piece has far less mint red. Iridescent gray-brown toning is also plentiful on both sides to uphold the validity of the RB color designation. Worthy of the strongest bids, and destined to serve as a highlight in an advanced collection of Hard Times tokens or political medals. Click here for certification details from NGC.