 1794 Copper Company of Upper Canada Token. Gold. Gem Brilliant Proof. Restrike reverse with oval O's in legend. 28.9 mm. 241.9 gns. Struck medal turn. Beautifully struck and exceptionally sharp on both sides. The devices, legends and raised obverse rim are lightly frosted while the fields are bright, brilliant and fully mirrorlike. Superb detail visible everywhere. Probably ex Murdoch:513. Although called a ''restrike'' these pieces were not from the original Governor Simcoe dies, but from copy dies made subsequently. The obverse may have been an original design by Ponthon, for his signature on this die appears genuine, particularly the double punched 'T', but it does not appear on the original copper pieces
Ex Wayte Raymond Estate, perhaps from the Brand Collection and (given its rarity) the Murdoch sale (lot 513).
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