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

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1240

Grade

MS65BN

Price

1,260

Lot Description

Undated (ca. 1793-1795) Kentucky Token. W-8800. Rarity-1. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-65 BN (PCGS). 148.1 grains. A lovely Gem example with delicate prooflike luster as well as satiny cartwheel, unbroken across both sides. Predominantly toned to an even medium brown with a few small splashes of dark olive and maroon. Direct light reveals beautiful iridescent blue, green, and violet. Sharply struck and free of any notable distractions. An ideal piece to represent this attractive, early American-themed type in a high quality collection. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Cherney Collection, November 2003. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 614. 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.