1837 Token HT-56 Copper Phoenix-Not One Cent, BN MS(PCGS#77473)

1837 Token HT-56 Copper Phoenix-Not One Cent, BN MS (PCGS#77473)

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

详细说明: 1837 Phoenix - Not One Cent. HT-56, Low-45, W-11-260a. Rarity-1. Copper. Plain Edge. 28 mm. AU-58 (PCGS). Coin alignment. A predominantly medium brown example, a couple of faint spots are evident along the lower reverse border, the obverse retaining faded rose-red color around the phoenix's left wing and along the right border. Lightly struck overall, especially on the reverse, although the phoenix's plumage and the flames are quite sharp. Free of distracting marks or blemishes. HT-56 is an available variety with survivors abundant in the EF to low end Mint State grade range. The obverse inscription SUBSTITUTE FOR SHIN PLASTERS refers to the resumption of specie payments in New York City, a favorable substitute for shinplasters (paper notes of questionable value). Provenance: Ex New Netherlands Coin Company, Inc., December 9, 1975; Stephen L. Tanenbaum estate, November 2013,. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. Click here for certification details from PCGS.