1797 PENNY New York Theatre PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. D&H-Middlesex-167, Breen-1055, Rulau-E-NY-892, W-9080, R.6. ...

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(1797) New York Theatre Token, W-9080
PR64 Red and Brown

1797 PENNY New York Theatre PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. D&H-Middlesex-167, Breen-1055, Rulau-E-NY-892, W-9080, R.6. Copper, 35 mm. Approximately 20 examples are known of these tokens depicting the New Theater (later named the Park Theatre) in New York that opened in 1798, and burned in 1820, was rebuilt, and burned again in 1848. The location was present day Park Row near Ann Street in the lower Manhattan Financial District. The New York Theatre token was stuck in England as part of a series of architectural tokens, and this is the only one that depicts an American subject.

These tokens are quite rare, with less than 20 known today. PCGS has certified 10 examples, but only two with the Red and Brown designation. NGC has certified only one with the AU53 grade (7/19). A splendid example, this token displays considerable original orange color, with lovely blue overtones. Listed on page 80 of the 2020 Guide Book.
Ex: Stack's (11/2009), lot 713.
From The Poulos Family Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 90659, Greysheet# 375051)

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