CANADA, Blacksmith tokens – Daniel & Benjamin True types. CU Token (26mm, 5.53 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in New York or Lower Canada. Struck circa 1835. Laureate and cuirassed bust of George III right; crude toothed border and diagnostic die break / RISEING SUN TAVERN. Wood, Blacksmith 24; Breton –; Charlton BL-41. Brown surfaces, scratches, planchet clips as made. Fine. Rare and popular type.
From the RH Collection, purchased from Jetons Canada. Reportedly ex H. James Collection (July 1994).