 1794 Copper Company of Upper Canada Token. Silver. Gem Brilliant Proof. Restrike reverse with oval O's in legend. 28.9 mm. 198.2 gns. Struck medal turn. A gorgeous example of the ''restrike'' of this issue. Both sides are beautifully toned in medium silver gray and iridescent blue. The fields are bright, reflective and those on the reverse nearly fully mirrorlike. Possibly from the Murdoch Sale, lot 514, but in the absence of a plate the attribution is uncertain. Extremely rare: J. Rochelle Thomas, who sold these to collectors in 1894, said he struck only 12 in silver.
Ex Virgil Brand Collection, possibly once ex Murdoch.
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