Lot 21
(1680) London Elephant Token Halfpenny. Thick planchet. PCGS graded MS-63 Red and Brown. This scarce example has excellent surfaces and retains a small amount of original mint red color but the coin is mostly toned. However, the planchet is defective, with long fissures running across at an angle on the obverse, and a few minor pieces are missing from the rim, as struck. On the reverse, the planchet doesn't show the fissures, but there are dark areas mostly inside the shield. One of the few found with any remnants of original mint red, and highly desirable as such. Perhaps ten are known that show some red in the color, with the balance toned various shades of brown.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
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| Realized $2,875 |
