(1694) London Elephant Token. Hodder 2-B, W-12040. Rarity-2. GOD PRESERVE LONDON. Thick Planchet. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
232.2 grains. A splendid example of this perennially popular colonial era type. Satiny surfaces are fully lustrous with an even endowment of original golden-copper patina. This coin is sharply struck for the type, the impression ideally centered on the reverse and only marginally less so on the obverse. The former side is fully Gem in quality, while the obverse reveals only a few trivial carbon flecks and flan flaws over and above the elephant that uphold the validity of the Choice Mint State grade assigned by PCGS. While this is a plentiful variety in an absolute sense, and our multiple offerings of high grade examples throughout the years notwithstanding, the thick planchet London Elephant token is rare in the finest Mint State grades. A highlight of the present sale, and eagerly awaiting inclusion in another high quality cabinet of U.S. colonial and related coinage.
PCGS# 55.
PCGS Population: 6; 1 finer in this category (MS-65 BN).
From our sale of the Greenway Collection, Spring 2019 Baltimore Auction, March, lot 297.

Estimate: $6000