Colonials
1781 TOKEN North American Token AU55 PCGS. W-13980, R.2. This scarce Dublin copper issue was exported to North America, the same journey undertaken by St. Patrick farthings more than a century prior. A lovely chocolate-brown piece with considerable shimmer and occasional mint-made laminations. Minor friction is noted on the face and sails. Listed on page 75 of the 2017 Guide Book. Population: 5 in 55, 5 finer (1/17).
Ex: Troy Wiseman Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 205; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2007), lot 17, which realized $1,380.