1796 Tk 1/2D DH-837 Middlesex, Spence Noted Advocates, BN MS(PCGS#576081)

The Regency Auction 51

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

1

等级

MS65BN

价格

8,164

详细说明

FROM THE DALE FRIEND COLLECTION, PART I. This is a very interesting "Conder Token" issue from Middlesex, England, that has a strong connection to American numismatics. Great Britain faced a coin shortage, especially copper coinage, in the 1790s, and private merchants produced halfpenny sized tokens, which were used in circulation, and carried a wide range of themes. One of the most popular themes were satires of Thomas Paine and the French Revolution's "Declaration of the Rights of Man." The somewhat macabre portrayal of three men hanging from the gallows, with the legend: NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MEN on the obverse and the reverse inscription: A WAY TO PREVENT KNAVES GETTING A TRICK, symbolize the angry feelings the British had toward the Revolution across the Channel and the advocate for both American and French liberty Thomas Paine. The Dale Friend specimen is a real GEM caliber example. Highly reflective copper surfaces beam boldly with a strong Prooflike flash. Rich blue, violet, and orange-gold are brought out when rotating in the light. The devices are sharply struck. This historic token has a great look, great story, and is highly desired by collectors of early American coppers, as well as world coin collectors. PCGS 0, NGC 1. This highly desirable token fits into many different areas of numismatics and will see considerable bidding. Because of its high grade and beautiful visual allure, it will not just appeal to specialists. We expect our estimate will prove quite conservative when the hammer falls on this GEM! Cert. Number 3620441008 PCGS # 576081