LOT #3012 |
Sold on Aug 11, 2010 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
1796 TOKEN Myddelton Token, Silver PR65 PCGS....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Aug 11, 2010 for:
$21,850.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Description
1796 Myddelton Token in Silver
Richly Toned Gem Proof
1796 TOKEN Myddelton Token, Silver PR65 PCGS. The 1796
Myddelton tokens are reminders of the failed attempt by Philip
Parry Price Myddelton to establish a settlement on an immense tract
of land he had acquired in Kentucky. Between 1795 and 1796 he
recruited hundreds of English farmers and laborers to emigrate, and
contracted with the Birmingham Mint of Boulton and Watt to strike
coins for the settlement. Myddelton, however, was actually jailed
for his attempts to convince British artisans to leave the country,
and in August 1796 he was sent to the dreaded Newgate Prison.Only 53 silver Myddelton tokens were struck, and fewer than 20 are believed to have survived. The present example is among the finest certified and exhibits deep blue, russet, and rose iridescent toning. The strike is a bit soft, but there are no marks of significance. This is the only PR65 example certified by PCGS, with just one finer (6/10). Listed on page 73 of the 2011 Guide Book.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2B67, PCGS# 649, GSID# 313)
Auction Info
2010 August Boston, MA Signature & Platinum Night ANA Coin Auction #1143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 22
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,869
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial