(1840-50) Token HT-279 Copper Restrike Dr. J.G. Hewett NY, RB MS(PCGS#744781)
(1840-50) Token HT-279 Copper Restrike Dr. J.G. Hewett NY, RB MS (PCGS#744781)
August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 5161
- 等级
- MS67
- 价格
- 3,732
- 详细说明
- New York--New York. Undated Dr. J.G. Hewett. Restrike. HT-279, Low-256, W-NY-580-10a. Rarity-4. Copper. Plain Edge. Thin Planchet. MS-67 BN (NGC). 29 mm. Virtually flawless surfaces exhibit iridescent undertones of cobalt blue and pinkish-rose to dominant golden-bronze patina. Fully struck with outstanding visual appeal. HT-279 is the restrike variety of Hewett's token, Dave Bowers (2015) stating that they were produced during the 19th century from rusted dies, as here. Easily distinguished from the HT-278 originals not only by the advanced die state, but also by having been struck on thin planchets. Most examples of this number are in high grades, usually Mint State, further distinguishing HT-279 from the circulating issue HT-278. The present example is the finest that we can ever recall bringing to auction. Provenance: From the Midtown Collection. Click here for certification details from NGC.