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(1688) American Plantation Token 1/24 Real - Sideways 4

Strike Type
(1688) American Plantation Token 1/24 Real - Sideways 4

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

$14,100 • MS61 NGC • 01-2024 • Heritage Auctions

Description

A distinctive variety where the numeral "4" in "1/24" on the reverse is oriented sideways rather than upright. Both Newman and Breen considered this an original striking from the late 17th century, though the obverse die was later reused for circa-1828 restrikes. Uses Newman reverse die C.

Rarity Notes

R.7. Extremely scarce; fewer than 15 specimens confirmed.

Cross References

W-1145, Newman 3-C, Breen 81

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