The American Century Plant, 1720. B.109. Unsigned. Silver. Unlisted in this metal. 47.9 mm. 670.3 gns. Thick flan, 2.9 - 3.0 mm. Obverse: The agave plant in bloom in the Salzdal gardens, two others flanking. Reverse: Inscription recording the event May 1 to August 5, 1720. Very Fine. Edge filed, many tiny scratches. Mr. Ford thought this had been struck on a cast flan.
Ex F.S. Werner on June 29, 1973.
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