(1688) 1/24RL American Plantations Original MS(PCGS#49)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

4040

Grade

MS62

Prix

4 800

Description du lot

Undated (1688) American Plantations Token, or 1/24 Part Real. Newman 2-B, W-1135. Rarity-5+. Seven Harpstrings. Original. MS-62 (PCGS). 142.8 grains. A final example of this original die marriage, struck in 1688, presumably for use in the British colonies of North America and the West Indies. The obverse is attractive medium gray with some silvery luster, while the reverse retains nearly full silvery luster and original color. The obverse rim shows some crumbling, most serious in the northwest quadrant, while the reverse is substantially intact. A very nice quality piece, sharp and attractive, with little corrosion to note. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS #49 Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.