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(1688) American Plantation Token 1/24 Real - HB

Strike Type
(1688) American Plantation Token 1/24 Real - HB

Coin Details

Year
1688
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1616-1766)
Designer
John Roettier (Royal Mint)
Composition
Tin (97.5% tin, 2.5% brass)
Weight
9.07g
Diameter
28.9mm
Edge
Ornamented

Auction Record

$8,813 • AU58 NGC • 05-2014 • Heritage Auctions

Description

Distinguished by the letters "ET. HB. REX." in the obverse legend, referring to James II's claim as King of England, Hibernia (Ireland) and Britannia. This is the earliest die combination in the series, using Newman obverse 1 paired with reverse A. Considerably scarcer than the regular issue.

Rarity Notes

R.7. Approximately 15-20 known. Earliest die combination in the series.

Cross References

W-1130, Newman 1-A, Breen 77

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