Stack's Bowers Galleries

June 2021 Auction  –  11 - 12 June 2021

Stack's Bowers Galleries, June 2021 Auction

Live Sessions: US Coins

Part 1: Fr, 11.06.2021, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 11.06.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

Patriotic Civil War Tokens

Exceptional Fuld-134/184 d Patriotic Civil War Token Rarity

PCGS MS-65 Probable Finest Known

Undated (1861-1865) Bearded Man Portrait / Hunting Dogs in Field. Fuld-134/184 d. Rarity-9. Copper-Nickel. Plain Edge. MS-65 (PCGS).

20.5 mm. An exceedingly rare die pairing regardless of metallic composition, this piece is likely the finest known copper-nickel striking of Fuld-134/184. Beautiful golden-tan surfaces also reveal subtle champagne-pink undertones as the token dips into a light. Striking detail is bold to sharp throughout, and we note only a few trivial carbon flecks that do not inhibit either the technical quality or eye appeal. Only a handful of these are known, and the number available for private ownership is further reduced by the example that is impounded in the ANS Collection. The present example is an undeniable Gem, and we doubt a finer piece exists. A highlight of the Civil War token offerings in this sale, which is saying quite a lot given the other rarities that are being presented in this auction event. Outstanding!

Estimate: 10000

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Price realized 3'400 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 10'000 USD
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