1796 Myddelton Token, Copper, W-8900, R.7, PR64 Brown PCGS....

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1796 Copper Myddelton Token, PR64 Brown
W-8900, Few Known in Any Grade

1796 Myddelton Token, Copper, W-8900, R.7, PR64 Brown PCGS. P.P.P. Myddelton designed an artistically magnificent token to be produced as a proposed coinage for his longed-for settlement along the Ohio River in Kentucky in 1796, which was engraved by artist Conrad Kuchler. Samples of the coinage were struck by Matthew Boulton's Soho Mint near Birmingham, England. Before mass production could be finalized, Myddelton was imprisoned by the British Crown for his efforts to move English craftsmen to Kentucky through the use of sedition. Today, only survivors of the sample strikings of the tokens are known. 53 pieces were struck in silver and are the most plentiful today, though still rare. Mintage records for copper pieces, using the same dies, are not known, but sales records from the Soho Mint indicate at least 11 pieces were struck. PCGS lists 15 submissions of copper pieces, which undoubtedly includes duplications (9/25).

This near-Gem copper specimen displays sharp definition and lovely multicolor toning within its glimmering mirrors. Eye appeal is excellent.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 646, Greysheet# 310)

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