1736 Tkn 1/2P A. Plebis - Hispaniola Blundered Date "17336", BN MS(PCGS#511613)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4229

Grade

VF30BN

Price

960

Lot Description

1736 Auctori Plebis Token. Breen-1148, Atkins-(8), Cobwright A.0063/H.0185. HISPANIOLA, Blundered Date. VF-30 (PCGS). 121.8 grains. Dark brown and glossy obverse, reverse is a lighter golden brown, the different colors not unusual in the evasion series, as anecdotal evidence exists that these coins were artificially darkened after striking to allow them to blend in with the tired coppers then in circulation. 36 in date is widely repunched, the initial digits seen to the left of each of the bold, final digits. A visually appealing example of this evasion that coopts the Auctori Plebis legend of the 1787-dated version that is patterned after a Draped Bust Left Connecticut copper. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 511613. 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.