1790s Tkn 1/2P Kentucky, Plain Edge, BN MS(PCGS#614)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1265

Grade

MS64

Price

1,043

Lot Description

Undated (Circa 1793-1795) Kentucky Token. W-8800. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-64 BN (PCGS). CAC. Breen's "Starry Pyramid" token. Satiny reddish-brown surfaces exhibit soft luster and pleasing blue and rose iridescence throughout, with bursts of mint orange in the deeply protected regions. Evenly struck and free of unsightly marks or blemishes. Late obverse state, a die crack extends through the hand and scroll. This British Conder token -- Lancashire, D&H-59c -- celebrates the admission of Kentucky to the Union as the 15th state. PCGS# 614.