1860 Token Miller NY-429 White Metal J.N.T. Levick

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,293 MS62 03-29-2017 Stack's Bowers

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 white metal piece is somewhat scarcer than copper or brass versions. Struck in white metal (a tin-lead alloy), this piece has a silvery appearance but is softer than copper or brass. White metal tokens survive in smaller numbers, as the alloy's softness made them more susceptible to bending and surface damage. J.N.T. Levick issued 3 known token varieties. Cataloged as Miller NY-429. This token type is part of a broader tradition of private American coinage stretching from colonial times through the Civil War era.

Rarity Notes

White metal and silvered strikings are less common than copper or brass versions and tend to show more wear due to softer alloy composition. J.N.T. Levick issued 3 known token varieties.

Cross References

Miller NY-429