May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 51
1787 New Jersey Copper.
Large planchet, plain shield and 1788 New Jersey head right. The first
grades VG-8 and the second grades F-12. Both have minor planchet roughness
and should be inspected, but are nice and clean from circulation.
Estimated
Value $125-175.
Both are from the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 52
1786 Vermont Copper.
"Vermontensium". PCGS graded EF-45. This one has a curious patina
that has the appearance of a toned silver coin instead of a copper coin. One or
two minor planchet flakes can be seen on the obverse, with a single spot noted
on the D of DECIMA on the reverse. The strike is a bit weak on the plow, but
stronger on the mountains, sun and trees. A popular and appealing example of
this issue.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
From the Fairchild Family
Trust.
Lot 53
1788 (?) Vermont Copper.
VG-8. The date was weakly struck on this one so we can't be certain
which date it is. Some green corrosion on the obverse, but with strong devices
there, while the reverse is very weak. There are two rim clips or filed areas.
Estimated Value $25-50.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 54
1788 Vermont Copper. "ET LIB
INDE". Good-4. Nice surfaces for the grade, with good color and no
circulation problems.
Estimated Value $200-250.
From the Fairchild
Family Trust.
Lot 55
1781 North American Token.
VG-8. These were apparently struck in Ireland and made their way to
America where they circulated near Canada. Glossy brown with some red patina on
the ship.
Estimated Value $40-50.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 56
(c.1785) Bar Cent, Copper.
PCGS graded AU-58. Choice medium to light brown in color with so
surface problems or handling marks worth noting. There is a tiny speck located
under the center of the S on the obverse, and a couple of spots between the
upper bars on the reverse. Well struck and one of the nicest bar cents seen by
us in many years. PCGS has graded 3 this high, with 4 graded higher.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
From the Fairchild Family Trust, and
purchased from Richard Picker many years ago.
Lot 57
(c.1785) Bar Cent, Copper.
PCGS graded AU-53. Light brown in color for the most part, but there
is some green corrosion on the left side of the obverse and scattered spots of
green or red raised corrosion on both sides. PCGS has graded 4 this high, with
11 graded higher. Well struck and very popular. This design is thought to have
been taken from coat buttons used during the Revolutionary War.
Estimated
Value $3,500-4,500.
Lot 58
1787 Auctori Plebis Token.
VG-8. These tokens were probably struck in England by an unknown
maker and closely resemble the Connecticut issues of the period. This one has
smooth, even wear and nice surfaces. Struck on a planchet which was a bit too
small, as are all seen.
Estimated Value $50-100.
From the Fairchild
Family Trust.
Lot 59
"1789" Mott Token. Thick
planchet. PCGS graded AU-55. This is a late die state example with a
large die break (lump) attached to the upper left of the clock. Poorly struck
up at the centers, as the dies were probably warped, weakening that area. Dark
chocolate brown in color and glossy in the lettering. There also appears to be
some rim crumbling around the reverse edges, which could possibly be a rim
bruise or two, but its hard to tell while inside the PCGS holder.
Estimated
Value $800-1,000.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 60
(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token
Cent. Plain edge. EF-40. Nice surfaces and color on this coin, with
medium brown prevailing. Trivial handling marks on both sides from circulation,
but fewer problems than usually encountered.
Estimated Value $300-375.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 61
1794 Franklin Press Token.
PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. This one is boldly struck by the dies, and
very well preserved. Examination will note a trace of mint red adhering near
the devices. Free of all but the most trivial small spots. A splendid example
of this very popular token.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
From the
Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 62
1794 Talbot, Allum & Lee
Token Cent. With NEW YORK. VF-20. The planchet is slightly porous
with some raised areas in the fields near the lettering and devices. Brick red
patina on the obverse, more brown on the reverse.
Estimated Value $200-250.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 63
1796 Myddleton Token -
Copper. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red and Brown. Perhaps the only one
known that retains red and brown colors, the few others graded are all toned.
This one has some minor spots on both sides, mostly near the rim, and some of
these are raised. Frosted devices and boldly struck, this is simply a stunning
medal that any collector will absolutely fall in love with, as well as the
silver piece also offered in this sale. If you have longed for one of these
then be sure to spend some time examining the fully struck proof surfaces and
superb color of these two historical treasures. Of foremost interest to the
colonial specialist or Kentucky collector. Breen states that 8-10 are known,
and PCGS has only graded 5, so that estimate is probably about right. Don't
miss this opportunity to purchase one of these extremely rare and desirable
tokens.
Estimated Value $6,500-7,500.
From the Fairchild Family
Trust.
Lot 64
1796 Myddelton Token -
Silver. PCGS graded Proof 63. A beautiful example of this popular
medal, the surfaces are toned a medium antique silver-gray with lighter shades
on the devices. Of the PCGS examples graded, only 3 have been awarded a grade
this high, with just a single coin graded higher.
Breen discusses this medal
in his wonderful Encyclopedia (page 106-7). Philip Parry Price Myddelton
acquired an enormous tract of land in Kentucky and during 1795-6 he persuaded
hundreds of English farmers and laborers to emigrate to his Kentucky land,
promising them steady employment.
The dies were engraved by Conrad H.
Küchler and these were stuck at Boulton and Watts Soho Mint. The devices
are beautiful, Hope with anchor, presents her two children to Liberty, who
holds the liberty pole (note the slaves cap of freedom flying at the top).
Behind Liberty is the cornucopia, representing the abundance of the new land
and fertility. The seedling represents Myddelton's Kentucky project. On the
obverse, the dejected Britannia with her spear inverted (a clear reference to
the defeat at Yorktown), with the scales of Justice and the fasces down on the
ground. Britannia looks down at a cap of Liberty, which has sprung forth near
her feet, representing the new American colony. Needless to say, these elements
were highly insulting to Britain, and Myddelton soon found himself in the
horrible Newgate Prison, charged with "brain drain" and literally the formal
charges were "enticing artificers to emigrate to the United States", ending his
ambitious project.
Perhaps 15 to 20 are known, and these are extremely rare
in any grade, both silver and copper pieces were struck.
Estimated Value
$6,000-7,000.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 65
(1796) Castorland Medal.
Silver restrike and Copper restrike. A pair, both of which grade
MS-60. The silver piece is prooflike and very nice, while the copper
example has some scratches near the beaver and has been harshly cleaned. Lot of
2 coins.
Estimated Value $50-75.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 66
1783 Georgius Triumpho
Token. PCGS graded AU-55. As nice as this issue is found, PCGS has
graded 5 this high with none graded higher! Brown in color on the obverse,
similar on the reverse but there is a large red area on the lower left reverse
and another spot of red above that. Minor handling marks on both sides.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 67
1783 Washington Token. Large
military bust. PCGS graded AU-58. Medium brown with deeper colors in
the lettering, and glossy. Boldly struck, with full details on George and
Liberty on the reverse. There is an obverse die crack between 17, and another
through the W and these both meet on George's coat. About as nice as these are
found, only a single coin has been graded as mint state by PCGS.
Estimated
Value $600-800.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 68
1783 Washington Token. Large
military bust. Sharpness of EF-40 but plugged. But holed and plugged
at the top of the obverse. Medium brown and glossy.
Estimated Value
$100-150.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 69
1783 Washington Token. Small
military bust, engrailed edge. Baker-4A. PCGS graded AU-58. One of
the finest seen by PCGS, only 2 have been graded this high, with none graded
higher. Medium brown in color with minor patina in the peripheral lettering.
Well struck by the cracked dies, note the encircling cracks at the base of most
of the letters. We note some very light pin scratches in the fields, but a
glass is needed to see them.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
From the
Fairchild Family Trust and earlier purchased from Richard Picker, with envelope
concluded.
Lot 70
1783 Washington Token.
Draped bust, no button (2 pieces). Both grade VF-30. Both are nice
for the grade, but one has some minor rim bumps. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated
Value $200-250.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 71
Three colonials. This
group includes a Washington Large Military bust; a Washington Double Head and a
1783 Nova with pointed rays. Grades range from VG to Fine. The Nova is a
bit corroded, the other two decent. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value
$250-350.
Lot 72
1783 Washington Token.
Copper restrike, engrailed edge. PCGS graded Proof 67 Red and Brown.
This is the finest graded example of this restrike seen by PCGS, it is
alone as the sole PR 67 Red and Brown seen. One other Brown one has been
graded, but this particular coin retains much of its original mint red color.
Superb surfaces and simply stunning color. If you demand the finest, and can
afford it, this and the silver restrike piece should be kept together as the
finest known examples of these Taylor restrikes.
Estimated Value
$2,000-2,500.
Lot 73
1783 Washington Token.
Copper restrike, engrailed edge. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. If you
demand a top notch example of this issue, we do note minor die rust on the
lettering and devices. Sharply struck throughout, and hints of original red are
noted in the fields.
Estimated Value $700-900.
From the Fairchild
Family Trust.
Lot 74
1783 Washington Token.
Silver restrike, Engrailed Edge. PCGS graded Proof 67. This is far
and away the finest graded Proof example of this issue seen by PCGS or anyone
else for that matter. Only 13 have been graded in all, and this is alone as PR
67. The next coin seen in the PCGS Population Report is PR 65, and that is
alone in that grade. At a glance one can see why, the surfaces are superb, the
fields deeply mirrored and the devices piled high with drifting frost.
A
coin dealer named W. J. Taylor purchased the scrap metal from the Soho Mint in
1848, and found device punches and working dies. In a few years he struck some
of these in copper and silver, which have very popular with collectors ever
since the 1860s. This is certainly the finest known, it would be hard to
conceive of a coin grading higher or being more beautiful than the one now
offered. If you demand the finest for your colonial collection, then buy this
gorgeous example and never worry about upgrading.
Estimated Value
$3,500-UP.
Lot 75
1783 Washington Token.
Silver restrike, Engrailed Edge. PCGS graded Proof 63. Beautiful for
grade, the only complaint are minor hairlines and some trivial defects in the
planchet, one at the top rim, and another in the left reverse field. It is
unknown how many were made, but a guess is that a few dozen survive. Lovely old
silver toning around the rims.
Estimated Value $800-1,100.
From the
Fairchild Family Trust.