Canada
Magdalen Island "Plain Edge Test" Penny Token 1815 AU Details (Cleaned) NGC, KM-Tn1 var., Br-520 var., LC-1 var. 23.93gm. Plain edge. Medal alignment. Struck out of collar on very thick 3mm flan. The normal weight and flan thickness for the regular issue of this type is 17.1-18.8gm; under its entry for the type, Charlton notes the existence of both plain edge and extra thick specimens, noting they are both extremely rare. The strike is bold, with light marks and glistening reddish-brown patina. If this piece has been cleaned, it has re-toned amazingly well. Of the greatest scarcity, with only 2-3 pieces known and this the finest; Doug Robins did not have an example of this subvariety. Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.
Purchased from Warren Baker on October 22, 1988
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD