1860 Token Miller Pa-355, R. Lovett Jr.

Coin Details

Auction Record

$780 MS64 11-01-2017 Heritage Auctions

Description

This 1860 token, cataloged as Miller Pa-355, is another piece bearing the name of Robert Lovett Jr., the renowned Philadelphia die sinker. The different Miller catalog number from Pa-353 indicates a distinct die variety or design within Lovett's personal token series. Lovett produced numerous varieties of his signature tokens, varying the designs, mottoes, and die combinations to appeal to the Victorian-era collector's passion for varieties. His personal tokens served as calling cards within the numismatic community and as samples of his die-sinking skill for prospective commercial clients. Lovett's body of work spans from the 1850s through the 1880s and includes hundreds of distinct designs, making him one of the most prolific and talented private engravers in American numismatic history. Each Miller catalog variety represents a distinct collectible within this extensive body of work.

Rarity Notes

Miller Pa-355. Robert Lovett Jr. personal token, different variety from Pa-353.

Cross References

Miller Pa-355; PCGS #534667; R. Lovett Jr.