1797 THEATRE AT NEW YORK Penny

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1797

Denomination

Colonials

Series

Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)

Designer

Benjamin Jacobs (dies), Peter Skidmore (struck in London)

Composition

Copper

Diameter

34mm

Edge

Lettered: WE PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER ONE PENNY

Auction Record

$40,250 • PR64 BN • 05-2008 • Heritage Auctions

Description

Copper Conder-style token. Obverse shows undated view of the Park Theater in New York. Reverse shows "MAY COMMERCE FLOURISH" with sailing ships, dock, cornucopia, and anchor. Part of a series of London-made tokens depicting notable buildings. Approximately 13 known. D&H-Middlesex-167, Breen-1055, Rulau-E-NY-892.

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