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(1792-94) Kentucky Token, MS65 Red and Brown
Engrailed Edge, Breen-1162, W-8805

(1792-94) Kentucky Token, Engrailed Edge MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Breen-1162, W-8805, R.6. 144.2 grains. Ex: Eric P. Newman. Substantial copper-red color persists beneath medium orange-brown patina on each side. Struck in England circa 1792 to 1794 as part of the Conder token series, Kentucky tokens were widely collected by English numismatists, and are not known to have circulated in the United States. The present example is the finest of only three Red and Brown examples of the rarer engrailed edge variety at PCGS by two full grade points (9/25). Listed on page 42 of the 2026 Guide Book.
Ex: Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection IV Signature Auction (Heritage, 5/2014), lot 30390; Chicago Signature (Heritage, 8/2014), lot 3052; Houston Signature (Heritage, 12/2014), lot 3442.
From The Peter Bowe Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# HJS8, PCGS# 618, Greysheet# 365)


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Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
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Sold on Jan 15, 2026 for: $5,612.00
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