1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge MS64 Brown PCGS....

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Historic 1789 Mott Token, MS64 Brown
Thick Planchet Variety, Plain Edge

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge MS64 Brown PCGS. Breen-1020. Late die state with a large break attached to the upper left corner of the clock on the obverse. Considerable debate has surrounded the Mott token over recent years, centered on the issuer and the actual time of issue. In the middle 19th century, Charles Bushnell attributed the token to William and John Mott, but Dave Bowers found them listed as grocers in a 1789 city directory. Others have suggested Jordan Mott, but no evidence had been found to establish his business in 1789.
However, a recently discovered watch paper of James Mott proves that his father was in business in 1789. The advertising paper notes: "James S. Mott, Son of Jordan Mott, Established 1789, Clock & Watch Maker." The new information suggests that these tokens may have been advertising pieces issued in 1789, or they may have been made at a later date, commemorating the opening of business in that year.
This lovely piece has the usual sharp obverse, from a sunken die with the large die break, and the weak reverse resulting from the same die anomalies. The surfaces are fully lustrous and glossy medium brown with faint traces of original orange luster. Listed on page 70 of the 2010 Guide Book.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2B5K, PCGS# 603, GSID# 244)

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