Undated (ca. 1828) American Plantations Token, or 1/24 Part Real. Restrike. Newman 5-D, W-1140. Rarity-5. AU-53 (NGC).135.5 grains. A pleasing example of the type, both sides retain sharp striking detail to the central design elements, most of those around the peripheries discernible to bold. Deep pewter gray patina throughout, the surfaces typically rough for the type with areas of pitting here and there near the borders. Although originals of the Newman 5-D die marriage were indeed produced, most examples that we have handled over the years are restrikes. The latter were produced circa 1828 by Matthew Young, a London coin dealer who retained two die pairs of this type after selling the balance to the British Museum. Youngs restrikes (Newman 4-E and 5-D) were disseminated by W.S. Lincoln & Son, another London numismatic firm. With original American Plantations tokens usually heavily corroded or otherwise significantly impaired, collectors seeking a high quality example for a colonial coin type set often select one of Youngs restrikes. The present example is certainly highly desirable.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Acquired from Chris Victor-McCawley, September 1992.
