(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)
November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 203
- 等级
- MS65RB
- 价格
- 3,200
- 详细说明
- New York--New York. Undated (1840-1850) Dr. J.G. Hewett. Restrike. HT-279, Low-256, W-NY-580-10a. Rarity-4. Copper. Plain Edge. Thin Planchet. 29 mm. MS-65 RB (NGC). Medal alignment, offset a few degrees counterclockwise. Satiny and bright surfaces with a pleasing blend of original rose-apricot color and blue-gray toning, the latter more prevalent on the obverse. The strike is sharp and the appearance is smooth with no marks of consequence and just a few faint, well scattered carbon flecks. HT-279 is the restrike variety of Hewett's token, 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 similar in quality to the Dice-Hicks, Ford and SLT-Bowers specimens. Provenance: From the Aim High Collection. Click here for certification details from NGC.