1860 Token Miller NY-426 Silver Levick's

Coin Details

Description

J.N.T. Levick was a New York merchant who issued an extensive series of tokens (Miller NY-426 through NY-458) in multiple metals including silver, white metal, and copper. The breadth of Levick's token series suggests he may have been involved in the token trade itself, either as a distributor or as a collector commissioning pieces for sale. His tokens frequently appear in the numismatic marketplace and are well-documented in the Miller catalog. This silver striking is a rare variant, as most merchant tokens were struck in copper or brass. The silver composition marks this as a premium production, struck in limited quantities for presentation or collector purposes. Silver merchant tokens are significantly rarer than their base metal counterparts and command strong premiums at auction. J.N.T. Levick issued 3 known token varieties. Cataloged as Miller NY-426. The dies for merchant tokens were typically cut by professional engravers, though some frontier examples show more primitive workmanship.

Rarity Notes

Silver strikings are considerably scarcer than base metal versions, typically produced for collectors or as premium presentation pieces. J.N.T. Levick issued 3 known token varieties.

Cross References

Miller NY-426