| Description |
Otisco, NY - Hamilton & Skaneatelas Turnpike Co.'s Gates 87-1/2 Cents Oct. 25, 1815 Harris H10. PCGS Very Fine 20. The Newman Collection is laden with interesting denominations, particularly those related to Spanish dollar fractional cuts. The imprint of Seward & Williams, Printers, is perpendicular at the left end, a simple line border is at top and bottom, and a scrolling ribbon border is at the ends. A large 87 � bisects the textual denomination. According to The History of Madison County, the Hamilton and Skaneatelas Turnpike Company was formed in 1811, "running from Plainfield, Otsego county, through Brookfield, Hamilton, Eaton, Erieville and New Woodstock to Skaneateles. The series is encountered, but this is its most popular denomination. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20460, realized $576. |
