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(Circa-1869) Carolina Elephant Token, MS64 Brown J.A. Bolen Copy, Copper, Musante JAB-33The rare W-12120 Carolina / Proprietors Elephant token is the subject of a well-made copy by 19th-century engraver J.A. Bolen of Springfield, Massachusetts. Although designated as Brown by NGC, this Choice example retains considerable peach-gold color within the legends and about the pachyderm. The open fields and high points are medium brown, with an area of somewhat deeper toning on the central reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15024 (realized $1200).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11704 |
