 1796 Myddelton Token. Silver. Brilliant Proof. Br.1073, R.E-KY2. 28.7 mm. 178.4 gns. Struck coin turn. Deeply toned in gray, iridescent blue and faint rose. There are traces of old finger spots on each side. The fields are bright, reflective and semi-prooflike. Sharply struck on both sides with full detail showing even in America's welcoming figure on the dated side. Very rare: there are probably fewer than 20 known in silver, a little less than half of those originally made.
Ex Virgil Brand Estate on June 6, 1961.
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