1790s Tkn 1/2P Kentucky, Engrailed Edge, BN MS(PCGS#617)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1241

Grade

MS63BN

Price

1,680

Lot Description

Undated (ca. 1793-1795) Kentucky Token. W-8805. Rarity-5. Copper. Engrailed Edge. MS-63 BN (PCGS). 148.0 grains. Choice surfaces are a pleasing light chocolate-brown in color and possess slightly prooflike luster along with traces of mint red. Just a few trivial marks on each side and a couple spots and one streak of darker toning on the reverse. Sharply struck and with overall excellent eye appeal. A scarce edge variety for the type, traditionally called R-6, although the number of auction appearances and grading service populations suggest a slightly lower rarity. Still scarce, especially when compared to the ubiquitous Plain Edge, and this is an appealing example. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Jeff Kierstead, November 1993. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 617. 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.