1803 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle Kettle Token. Judd-C1803-3, Pollock-8020. Rarity-5. Gilt Brass. Plain Edge. Medallic Alignment. MS-63 (PCGS).Delightful bright golden-orange surfaces with a lively satin texture throughout. Lightly struck in the centers, yet boldly rendered elsewhere. This token was issued by Kettle & Sons of Birmingham, England using a design that was clearly adopted from the United States Mints regular issue Capped Bust, Heraldic Eagle five-dollar gold coins of the era. The name KETTLE appears to the right of the date. These pieces were intended for use as game counters, and have long been included in the standard Judd reference on pattern and related coinage.
