(1694) Token Elephant, Thick Planchet, BN MS(PCGS#55)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6074

Grade

VG8BN

Price

384

Lot Description

Undated (ca. 1694) London Elephant Token. Hodder 2-B, W-12040. Rarity-2. GOD PRESERVE LONDON. Thick Planchet. VG-8 (PCGS). Bold steely-charcoal patina with more vivid rose and cobalt blue undertones evident as the surfaces dip into a light. The central reverse is nearly devoid of detail, but elsewhere we note full outline definition to the major design elements. A bit glossy in texture to suggest an ancient cleaning, several scattered marks on both sides are also noted for accuracy. This is a popular early Colonial era type, offered here at a more affordable level of preservation. PCGS# 55. Click here for certification details from PCGS.