Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

U.S. Colonial Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 51		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Here is a coin that will please the Massachusetts specialist. It is one of two coins graded in mint state by PCGS, the other being slightly better and with red and brown color. When found at all, this variety is usually seen in grades below very fine. This coin is well struck, with only slight weakness on the central clothes of the Native American, and on the reverse the word CENT is clear, and slight weakness can be seen on the vertical shield lines. No sign of porosity or even spots, this copper coin has been splendidly preserved. This is the thin line below the eagle variety (Breen-962). An opportunity to snag a truly special colonial coin. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. No provenance information included, but probably purchased in the mid 1940s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 52		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". MS-60. Toned a dark chocolate brown in color and well struck throughout. We note the shield lines, CENT and even the Native American's tunic shows fine definition seldom seen on these. The surfaces have a coat of wax which has long been used to preserve early copper. As this has the "open S's", this must be from Wetherle's Mint, with dies by Callender. Nice surfaces that boast hints of brown luster, and one of the nicer Massachusetts pieces we've seen. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex: Ira S. Reed 7/21/44 at $2.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 53		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". PCGS graded AU-55. Delightful comes to mind when examining this piece, the surfaces are quite clean for the grade, and more importantly, the copper has not deteriorated with the usual problems. One notes minor streaks in the planchet from the rolling process, and a single very small red speck on the Indian's left arm near the his shoulder. A minute tick mark in the field below the H of WEALTH will serve to identify this coin, and there is a similar tiny one between TS on the reverse. Medium brown in color and decidedly choice in every way. Massachusetts copper coins were amongst the best made of the circulating colonial coins. In fact, once the careful production costs were examined, it was discovered that each coin cost twice its face value to produce! Hence, the more that were produced, the greater the loss. Production ceased with this revelation. Note that Massachusetts coinage included the first usage of the word "CENT" to define a copper coin of this size. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 54		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". PCGS graded AU-55. Slight weakness around the periphery, as usual, and well struck at the centers. Deep mahogony brown and with some darker streaks in the planchet. One spot of corrosion on M of MASS. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 55		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". PCGS graded AU-53. Slight roughness on the left side of the obverse and reverse, but toned a pleasing medium brown color throughout. Well struck at the centers, with minimal wear and no handling problems which often plague these early colonial issues. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 56		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". EF-40. There are a few marks on Native American on the obverse as well as some minor corrosion on the lower obverse. A well made electrotype, created by taking a cast of an original coin, and fusing both the obverse and reverse together. Look for the tell tale "seam" around the middle of the edge, and these coins never "ring" when gently tapped on a hard surface. Popular with collectors, electrotypes are collected in their own right. Estimated Value $20 - 50. No pedigree information available, but probably purchased in the 1940s, hopefully not as an original. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 57		1785 Connecticut Copper. Bust facing right. PCGS graded AU-58. Struck on a slightly rough planchet. Medium brown in color and well preserved. Sharply struck on the bust, and with more central detail than usually seen. Only a trace of wear on the high points, and one of the better examples of this early Connecticut cent known. In the recent PCGS Population Report, this is the finest graded, the next highest coin is graded EF-45. An opportunity to purchase a truly special coin. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. No pedigree information included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 58		1785 Connecticut Copper. African head. PCGS graded AU-50. An extremely rare coin in high grade, this one is one of two graded as such by PCGS, with none graded higher. Below that only 2 have been graded in EF-40. Certainly a prize for the specialist. The surfaces are slightly rough under magnification, and the coin is toned a medium light brown. One spot on each side of the obverse, both old and not too distracting. With only a handful known in all grades, be sure to view this wonderful example of an early Connecticut copper. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 59		1787 Connecticut Copper. Mailed bust facing left. PCGS graded VF-25. The surfaces show extensive roughness on the obverse, less so on the reverse. Toned a light brown in color, save for a small area above Liberty's outstretched arm, which has a dark oval toned area. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 60		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. A choice coin that boasts well struck devices on the obverse, although the reverse shows characteristic weakness. These coins were struck from dies which were produced by a master hub, which made counterfeiting more difficult. Some small engraving was then done by hand to finish the dies. Hints of original mint red still adhere in the lettering, and the balance of the coin is toned a medium brown. Struck a bit off-center on the reverse, with the top of Liberty's head just off the edge. Free of handling distractions or spots, this early copper coin is very well preserved. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. No pedigree information is included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 61		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left. PCGS graded AU-55. This is the same as Breen-770, the first Laughing Head variety. Highly desirable because the surfaces are so much better than usually encountered. The planchet has some trivial roughness from the time of preparation. Boldly struck and pleasing in every respect. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 62		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left. PCGS graded AU-50. Medium to dark brown in color and struck on a decent planchet, which shows few streaks. These were crudely made issues, and most circulated into lower grades quickly. Glossy brown and well preserved. Free of handling problems or porosity. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details	Realized $863
Lot 63		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left. VF-20. Dark olive from old porosity and the coin is slightly bent. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $196
Lot 64		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left, "AUCTOBI" variety. Fine-12. Dark olive in color in the fields, with lighter brown devices on both sides. Well struck, with a full date and a pleasing coin for the grade. There is a very minor scratch on the reverse bust, and another down along the scepter on the obverse. A curious spelling blunder, which adds much character to these early issues. Estimated Value $175 - 250. Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 7/21/44 for $5. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 65		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left, "CONNFC" variety. PCGS graded AU-58. This one has several die cracks on the obverse and decent surfaces for a copper coin of this era. Examination will note a few minor patches of surface roughness. Obviously a coin which scarcely circulated, and one for the advanced Connecticut specialist. Well struck for these, with good definition throughout. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 66		1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left, "ETLIR" variety. PCGS graded EF-45. An important coin for the specialist, this is a Guide Book variety and is needed by many collectors. Furthermore, only 2 coins have been graded by PCGS of this variety, both EF-45, there are no others graded higher or lower. As to the strike, it is better than most Connecticuts, we note full lettering and device details, although there is a bit of softness in the strike on the face, and on the central reverse. Remember these are crudely made coins. Excellent surfaces and medium brown in color, with no pitting or corrosion whatsoever. No handling marks worthy of note. We feel this coin deserves a significant premium for its color, surfaces and eye appeal. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Unsold
Lot 67		1788 Connecticut Copper. Mailed bust facing right. PCGS graded AU-50. There is some light corrosion on the devices on the obverse, the reverse is cleaner. We note a rim break on the shoulder of Liberty, and die cracks on both sides. Well struck by dies with little definition, and better preserved than most. An important colonial for the specialist. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 68		"1787" Machin's Mills Copper Halfpenny. PCGS graded EF-45. Vlack 19-87C, Rarity-2, weight 120.7 grains. This is the best of 10 graded by PCGS, and with the late die state too. Even brown in color and struck on a decent planchet. Most of these are very crude and we suspect that this is one of the best to survive. Coined at Machin's Mills Mint in New York. One small pit under Liberty's leg, and another on the obverse near the G, otherwise defect free. An opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details	Unsold
Lot 69		1787 Nova Eborac. Figure facing right. VG-7. Dark olive in color and a bit lighter in color on the devices. One trivial scratch on the central reverse. Struck from a late die state, with a rim break on the lower right edge of the reverse. Scarce. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Likely purchased in the 1940s for $1. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 70		1787 Nova Eborac. Figure facing left. Good-4. Lightly porous surfaces, with a couple of minor areas of raised green corrosion on the obverse. Weakly struck on the reverse periphery. Estimated Value $100 - 150. No provenance information provided. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 71		1787 Nova Eborac. Figure facing left. Poor-1. Damaged by porosity and six dull hits on the upper right obverse. Medium brown. Estimated Value $30 - 50. Purchased in the 1940s for $2.10. View details	Realized $25
Lot 72		1786 New Jersey Copper. Narrow shield, with coulter, curved beam, four and five pales in shield. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. This is one of only 2 mint state coins graded by PCGS of this variety. The other example grades a single point higher than this magnificent example. Medium to light brown in color throughout with hints of original mint red in the reverse lettering. Well struck on the obverse, with full devices throughout. On the reverse, it too is well struck, save for a small area located at the center of the shield which displays characteristic weakness. Curiously, the die engraver put four pales (vertical stripes) in the shield on the left and right stripe, while the central four stripes show five lines each (one shows a sixth line faintly). The fields and devices show virtually no signs of handling or other problems, and this coin is a simply splendid example of this sought-after colonial issue. Don't let this example get away, as it will be a highlight of any advanced collection. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. No provenance included, but likely from the 1940s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 73		1787 New Jersey Copper. Shield outlined. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Nearly choice, and with lovely brown color throughout. This example is well centered and struck, with fine details on all the devices. Free of all but microscopic handling marks, and certain to generate excitement among New Jersey specialists. This one was struck at the Morristown Mint by Walter Mould. On this particular die variety (Maris 6-D, Crosby, Pl VII, 20) we note the low S in CAESAR, horseshoe "U's" and a die break on the lower reverse. Breen notes that many of this variety are struck from rusted dies, we could locate only a few possible tiny pits from die rust, and this coin is likely an early striking, before the dies rusted extensively. An outstanding example, tied for the finest seen by PCGS for the large planchet, outlined shield variety with a couple of others. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex: Ira S. Reed 10/13/44 for $12. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 74		1787 New Jersey Copper. Shield outlined. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Struck from sharply clashed dies (as are most) with strong evidence of the shield noted on the obverse. This is the widest legend variety with the left foot of the N starting at the upper handle of the plow. One of just 2 so graded by PCGS, with no others graded in mint state. Perhaps this is one of the very finest known, certainly well up in the condition census at least, for the variety. Choice medium brown in color and free of the usual spots or other problems. To find any colonial coin that is so original, and so well preserved, is truly something of a miracle. Boldly impressed by the dies, and the with the entire reverse shield outlined by the engraver. Minor weakness (in the die, not the strike) on the central shield lines. A foremost opportunity to purchase one of the most original and desirable colonial coins from this historic collection. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. No provenance information provided, but certainly purchased in the 1940s or before. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 75		1787 New Jersey Copper. Shield outlined. PCGS graded EF-45. Weight: 147.8 grains. This one has a minor planchet clip above the V of NOVA on the obverse. Choice medium brown in color and with only minor circulation marks. Well struck by the dies, with a small die crack up from the right side of the reverse rim into the shield near its center. Perfect for the type collector who needs this grade. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $978
Lot 76		1787 New Jersey Copper. Shield outlined. PCGS graded VF-35. Lovely color and surfaces, the only complaint is some minor streaking in the planchet preparation process. There is a minor die crack extending through the shield, just below the upper left point down towards the lower right side near the cinquefoil. Better than normally encountered. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 77		1787 New Jersey Copper. Large planchet, plain shield. VF-30. Medium tan in color with well struck devices and graced by a clean planchet. One thin scratch through the lower plow and below the handle. On the reverse there is a die crack through PL. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 78		1787 New Jersey Copper. Large planchet, plain shield. PCGS graded VF-20. Clean surfaces, but there is a minor rim tick on the upper right obverse. The reverse has a large die lump on the upper left side of the shield. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 79		1785 Vermont Copper. "Vermonts". PCGS graded Fine-12. Sharp on the landscape design, but a bit corroded on both sides, including a void at the lower left of the reverse, just below the eye. Struck a bit off-center on the reverse, towards noon, similar on the obverse, with the base of the date off the edge. Popular and scarce. Estimated Value $700 - 850. View details	Unsold
Lot 80		1786 Vermont Copper. "Vermontensium". PCGS graded AU-53. Obverse with seven trees, ray points between ES. U of PUBLICA sharply recut low. One of the very finest of this variety, with only 3 coins graded higher (none as high as mint state), this one stands alone in AU-53. Virtually all known are in grades lower than Very Fine. The planchet is pretty decent for the issue, with a couple of minor flaws noted, one on the edge above NS of VERMONTENSIUM. Toned a natural chocolate brown in color, with darker areas noted around the trees. The area around the plow is especially nice, with unmarked fields and decently struck devices. Localized weakness in the strike is noted on ENSIUM and on the opposing areas of the reverse. On the reverse, a very minor edge flaw is noted above the M of DECIMA, other smaller ones above and below that area in the field. Strongly struck on the all seeing eye, and well centered. An impressive example of this variety that is certain to find many appreciative collectors bidding when it crosses the block. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Likely purchased in the 1940s, but no provenance information provided. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 81		1786 Vermont Copper. "Vermontensium". PCGS graded EF-45. Here is an exceptional example of this popular colonial issue. The surfaces show only a few planchet irregularities, and the strike is quite sharp throughout. The entire landscape area is bold. We note even the all seeing eye on the reverse is well defined. A rarity in this grade, and certain to find the attention of many specialists. This is one of 3 coins graded by PCGS as XF-45, with just 4 coins graded higher, none of which qualifies for mint state. Bid accordingly. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details	Realized $4,255
Lot 82		1786 Vermont Copper. "Vermontensium". PCGS graded EF-40. Choice light brown in color with just a few minor planchet flaws, one near the rim into the mountains, and weakly struck on the reverse at this area too. Well struck on the landscape and plow, with all seven trees clear, and the Sun peaking over the mountains in full view over the lonely plow awaiting the farmer to finish milking the cows. The landscape design proved confusing to the local populace, and soon the coinage began to look more like the British coins then in circulation. Well centered, struck and preserved, and certainly in the top ten percent of those to survive. Don't pass up the many superb colonials offered in this sale. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 83		1786 Vermont Copper. "Vermontensium". PCGS graded EF-40. The planchet has some minor roughness from the rolling process, but the coin boasts a medium brown color and choice surfaces otherwise. We note a die crack up through the middle of the date, and a small lamination at the top of the highest tree in the landscape. On the reverse, it is struck about 10 percent off-center. Fully struck on the important landscape feature, and this is a rare coin graded this high. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 84		1786 Vermont Copper. Baby head. SEGS graded VG-8. This variety is very rare, and always is found in low grade. The weight is reported to be 101.2 grains on the SEGS holder. We note light pits on the obverse, mostly hidden near the devices, and these blend well into the surfaces. The relief is very low on the coin, the dies simply did not have much definition to them. Minor roughness on both sides, typical of copper, and toned a bit lighter than dark olive. Rare and desirable, even in this grade. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $253
Lot 85		1788 Vermont Copper. PCGS graded EF-45. Evenly toned with medium chocolate brown on both sides, and well struck for this variety. The surfaces show a couple of faint scratches, one on the neck, and another thin one crossing the bust into the right obverse field, both of which can scarcely be seen without a glass. Struck at the Machin's Mills mint in New York, and one of the better quality coins produced in that facility. Splendid surfaces and preservation, free of the usual copper problems that are so often seen. Estimated Value $500 - 750. No provenance information included, but put away likely in the 1940s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 86		1788 Vermont Copper. "Georgius III Rex". PCGS graded EF-40. The obverse is well struck for this notoriously poorly struck coin, while the reverse shows characteristic weakness. On the reverse, a planchet crack is noted through IND which continues into the right peripheral lettering. Medium brown and choice in color and surfaces. This is one of the tough varieties to find, in fact PCGS has only graded 2 coins of this die pairing, this one and one graded between VG-VF (no numerical grades are provided by PCGS in these grade ranges, just the total number of coins in the VG-VF range is noted in the Population Report). Struck while the reverse die was rotated counter clockwise about 70 degrees. One of the few seen that shows the date, although the lower third of the last digit is missing from a slightly off-center strike. Don't expect to find a better one, they may not exist. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. No provenance information provided. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 87		1781 North American Token. PCGS graded AU-50. Medium brown in color but the surfaces show some mottled porosity, especially on the left side of the obverse. Minor weakness on the back of the ship, as usual for the issue. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Unsold
Lot 88		1781 North American Token. PCGS graded VF-25. Some minor defects on the upper obverse all blending well into the patina. Darkish steel brown. Well struck, with all devices sharp and well preserved. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details	Realized $196
Lot 89		1787 Auctori Plebis Token. PCGS graded VF-35. These were apparently made around 1788 or so in England for the American market, most likely ordered by a merchant from New York or Philadelphia. The obverse legend means "By authority of the commoners" and the reverse "Independence and Liberty", copied from the Connecticut coppers in circulation at the time. This one has the usual shallow engraving on the central obverse, the dies were carelessly prepared, while the lettering is punched deep into the die. On the reverse, there is a die crack up from the end of the stick curling over Liberty's head. Medium brown to reddish hues in color, which has probably been cleaned in the distant past. A glass will note a few stray handling marks, nothing deep or worthy of particular note. Long listed in the Guide Book keeps these in popular demand by colonial collectors. Estimated Value $350 - 450. Ex: Stack's 10/21/44 at $5. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 90		"1789" Mott Token. Thick planchet. PCGS graded AU-58. This one was struck from rusted and broken dies so many details are not as crisp as on early die state coins. Medium brown in color, with minor surface marks from handling or brief circulation. Some weakness is noted on the eagle. It is unknown when these were struck, and the thick planchet coins were struck to the weight of the large cents. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 91		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Plain edge. MS-63 Brown. A curious example of an early electrotype, made by taking the impression of an original coin and making a mold of the obverse and reverse, then casting the piece in lead, one side at a time. The obverse and reverse are then glued together, and the edge is usually filed down to hide the seam where the two pieces were attached. Electrotypes always "fail" the ring test, by lightly tapping the coin on a hard surface, a struck coin will produce a tone like a bell, while an electrotype produces a dull "thud" by comparison. Electrotypes have been highly collectible in recent decades, as original coins have increased in value far beyond many collectors ability to purchase them. The surfaces are quite lovely, medium red and brown in color, with a few areas of minor porosity. Estimated Value $50-UP. Purchased from Ira Reed on 1/18/45 for $5 as "Unc." View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 92		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Engrailed edge. PCGS graded AU-58. These tokens were struck in England in 1792-94 for import to the United States. Some have plain edges, others were "payable at…" edges. This is one of the engrailed edge pieces, which is the rarest edge device made. Apparently this variety did not circulate, as the six graded by PCGS are all in AU-58 (3 coins), or mint state (highest, MS-63). The design is attributed to Kentucky as the letter "K" is at the top of the pyramid of state stars. Sharply struck and well preserved, with even brown luster on both sides. One minor planchet crack across the obverse above the hand. Undiminished by time or circumstance, this important colonial issue is certain to attract intense competition. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. No provenance information was included, but likely purchased in the 1940s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 93		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Lettered edge, "LANCASTER". PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. A choice coin that boasts a sharp strike and medium to light brown color. Trouble-free in every way, and certain to bring a strong price. Hints of original red are noted on both sides. An exciting example of this historic cent. These tokens are also known as the "starry pyramid halfpence" (Breen) and are so named because of the Masonic symbolism. The pyramid consists of 15 blazing suns or stars, each stamped with the initial of one of the states. As Kentucky was admitted as the fifteenth state in 1792 (and there are 15 stars), that almost certainly dates this token from 1792 to June 1796, when Tennessee was admitted as the sixteenth state. The obverse legend states UNANIMITY IS THE STRENGTH OF SOCIETY is a pep talk for the new nation. On the scroll is OUR CAUSE IS JUST, which is a bit late as the Revolutionary War had been over for nearly ten years when this was made, and it likely refers to some other cause. On the reverse, E PLURIBUS UNUM is from the Great Seal of the United States, and translates "out of many, one" referring to the stable configuration of states into one union. The engraver of this masterpiece is almost certainly John Gregory Hancock, Sr., the child prodigy who worked at Obadiah Westwood's Birmingham Mint. Hancock was probably 17 years old when this token was produced, a few years after he engraved the delightful Washington multidenominational patterns in 1792 and many other fabulous pieces which are so well represented in the Benson Collection. A great number of these Kentucky tokens (usually with the plain edge) circulated in the United States for many years, along the Eastern Seaboard, while the Philadelphia Mint's cents remained unfamiliar curiosities (Breen). Apparently the plain edge tokens were struck for import for various Philadelphia merchants, while the lettered edge pieces were made for English token collectors, and are much better preserved as such. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. Purchased from Ira Reed on 1/18/45 for $5. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 94		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Lettered edge, "LANCASTER". PCGS graded EF-45. Sharper by five points but cleaned and nicely retoned to a medium dark steel brown. No other problems worthy of mention. Light wear on the central scroll, but at least half the lettering is visible to clear. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $253
Lot 95		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Lettered edge, "LANCASTER". EF-45. Well struck, but the surfaces show mottled toning and some encrustations from poor storage. We also note some minor rim ticks on the reverse. Many of these tokens did circulate in America around the time of issue. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 96		1794 Franklin Press Token. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. This is the finest graded by PCGS and the only coin is this grade category. In the RB category, the best seen is MS-64. Therefore this may be one of the very finest known of the issue. Hints of mint red near the devices and lettering, and superb quality, the fields and devices show no signs of handling or spotting, and no porosity whatsoever. If you demand the best, then here it is. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 97		1794 Franklin Press Token. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Glossy and medium chocolate brown in color, with excellent surfaces that show only trivial signs of contact. Always important and popular with collectors because of the Franklin connection. In fact, Franklin had worked at the printing shop on London in 1726, and visited later in life. The Latin inscription around the press states "Thus learning is disseminated and liberty shall spring forth", which fits Franklin's belief in the power of the printed word. This choice example has the usual die break at the press. Only six graded this high by PCGS, with 5 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 98		1794 Franklin Press Token. PCGS graded AU-55. Dark chocolate brown in color in the fields of the obverse and reverse, lighter color on the devices. Boldly struck and with only a few minor handling marks. One lighter spot on the left obverse field, and with some very minor areas of dark green patina in the obverse lettering. Well centered and preserved. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. Purchased from Ira S. Reed in July 1944, for $2, as "V. Fine". View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 99		1794 Franklin Press Token. Del Bland graded AU-50. With some planchet roughness on the reverse visible only under magnification and a planchet clip at K9. Medium dark steel brown with the faintest evidence of faded mint color. The obverse die was crumbling below the press in the lower lettering. Popular due to its association with Benjamin Franklin, American collectors have long included this in their colonial sets. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $240
Lot 100		1794 Talbot, Allum & Lee Token Cent. With NEW YORK. VF-30. There is a minor obverse scratch located in the left field, toned over and very thin. On the reverse, there is a minor edge mark above the &. Medium brown in color and nevertheless pleasing for the grade. Estimated Value $75 - 125. No provenance information included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299

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