'1789' Token Mott, Cent Weight MS(PCGS#605)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4237

Grade

XF40

Price

1,920

Lot Description

Unique “Jumbo Planchet” Mott Token Breen-1023 “1789” Mott Token. Breen-1023. Jumbo Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 238.0 grains. 33.4 x 32.0 mm. 1.8 - 2.3 mm thick. Apparently struck four times, but it’s possible there is a soft fifth impression as well. Oblong and heavy, though not significantly heavier than most thick planchet strikes, outweighing them by roughly 10%. The surfaces are primarily olive and gold over medium brown, a bit granular in areas but not rough. A thin hairline scratch crosses the eagle at center. Four distinct clock tops (and the eagle atop it) can be seen, close together but somewhat rotated. Struck from the early and unbroken state of the dies. A fascinating piece, given its own number and listing by Breen, who described it as “Jumbo piedfort. Unique?” Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Earlier ex C.E. Bullowa/Coinhunter’s Mail Bid Sale of November 29, 1979, lot 43. PCGS# 605. 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.