1783 Treaty of Paris Jeton. Betts-Unlisted, Lecompte-211. Copper. MS-67 BN (PCGS).31.5 mm. Another Betts-Unlisted type, this one a Superb Gem in copper. An absolutely spectacular specimen, with pristine surfaces toned a fine blend of tobacco brown, gold, and faded mint color. One of the prettiest examples of any copper jeton of this era around, and undoubtedly among the finest survivors of this type in any composition. Silver examples are seen far more often than copper ones. None in this composition were included in the Ford Collection.Ex Baldwins basement; Jeff Rock, January 2012; Sydney F. Martin; our sale of the Sydney F. Martin Collection, Part V, November 2023 Auction, lot 1071.
