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

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

185

等级

AU58

价格

13,475

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-58 (NGC). Coin alignment. Satin to modestly semi-reflective surfaces retain much of the original finish. Both sides are predominantly silver gray, although iridescent steel-olive highlights are also evident, especially on the reverse. Sharply struck and far superior to the typically offered survivor of this scarce, conditionally challenging type. A survey of our auctions over the past couple of decades makes it clear that the typical HT-172 in numismatic hands 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: From the Aim High Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena's) Craig M. Morgan, M.D., Stephen C. Leckar, Columbia and Time Capsule Collections sale, November 1998, lot 3627; our sale of the Q. David Bowers Collection, July 2011 Coin Galleries Sale, lot 93. Click here for certification details from NGC.