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1694 1/2 P Carolina Elephant Token, PROPRIETORS, AU50 NGC. Betts-79, Hodder 2-F, W-12120, R.6....
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Description
1694 Carolina Elephant Token, AU50
Rare PROPRIETORS Variety, W-12120
1694 1/2 P Carolina Elephant Token, PROPRIETORS, AU50 NGC.
Betts-79, Hodder 2-F, W-12120, R.6. Ex: Long Island Collection.
John Roettiers, Chief Engraver for the British Royal Mint, is
credited with the pachyderm punch for the Elephant token series. R.
Neil Fulghum suggested in a 2003 article that the Carolina and New
England tokens reference London coffee houses. But NEW ENGLAND is a
familiar legend on Boston Mint silver. Ultimately, the maker and
purpose of the series are unknown. This is an exceptional example
of the rare and important Carolina variety with the second O
entered over an E in PROPRIETORS. NGC has certified only five
examples, with the present piece as second finest, ahead of three
VF examples (8/25). A minor edge flaw (as made) is at 11:30. The
cream-gray surfaces are otherwise unblemished. All letters in the
reverse legend are clear, unlike often seen. The NGC holder
incorrectly asserts the variety as Hodder 1-E, though the W-12120
holder attribution is correct. Listed on page 17 of the 2026
Guide Book.Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2022), lot 3675.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2ATW, PCGS# 73, Greysheet# 13)
Auction Info
2025 October 2 - 5 GACC US Coins Signature® Auction #1386 (go to Auction Home page)
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