(1790) Albany Church Penny - D Above

Coin Details

Auction Record

$115,000 • XF45+ • 01-03-2012 • Heritage Auctions

Description

Uniface copper token issued circa 1790 by the First Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York. Obverse inscribed "D CHURCH Penny" in three lines. The "D" stands for "denarium" (Latin for penny). Reverse is blank. Approximately 1,000 total minted (both varieties); fewer than 10 D Above known. PCGS CoinFacts: https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1790-church-1p-albany-new-york-d-above-bn/610. Breen-1170, W-8500.