 1796 Myddelton Token. Bronzed copper. Very Choice Brilliant Proof. Br.1074, R.E-KY1. 28.8 mm. 199.2 gns. Struck medal turn. The obverse and reverse are deeply toned in a rich brown shade. The fields are bright, reflective and semi-prooflike. The central devices are very sharply struck, those on the dated side particularly, with the figure of America welcoming the young immigrants bold, sharp and strong. Extremely rare: there are probably fewer than 10 known in bronzed copper. These are tougher to find than their silver brothers.
Ex ''Chapman'' privately, date unrecorded; F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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