1794 Talbot, Allum & Lee Cent. Fuld-4, W-8590. Rarity-1. With NEW YORK. Small & on Reverse. Copper. Lettered Edge. EF-40 (ANACS).This is an attractive example showing overall bold definition and hard surfaces throughout. The lovely chestnut brown patina is accented by lighter olive-gold coloration in the protected areas. Smooth and without distractions to the naked eye, revealing just a few microscopic pinscratches in the obverse fields under scrutiny. This piece represents the most frequently encountered die marriage in the Talbot, Allum & Lee series. The firm was located at 241 Water Street, New York City, and operated for only two years (1794 to 1795), importing goods by ship via the India trade. To advertise their business, principals William Talbot, William Allum and James Lee imported British conder tokens that they placed into circulation. These first year cents circulated extensively, but the 1795-dated pieces proved less popular and many examples were sold to the United States Mint to be used as planchets for some 1795 and 1797 Liberty Cap half cents.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.