David Lisot Video Library (2002)
Multi-Media Summary
This presentation challenges the conventional idea of when the Mott Token was struck and who struck it. In this video you will see and learn about:
* Definition of a Hard Times Token
* Actual years the Mott token may have been struck
* Different types of planchets used
* That this token was once thought to be a counterfeit
* Difficulties explaining the minting process
* How a pocket watch helped answer some difficult questions
* Mott's true identity and why the token was misattributed for years
* Russ Rulau's contribution to this research
* Who the engraver may have been
* A Mott token struck over a Newcome variety large cent
A fascinating video that challenges conventional wisdom regarding one of numismatics most intriguing pieces. Speaker(s): John Lorenzo.
