Undated (1860) Abraham Lincoln Political Medal, or "Bramhalls Token." Second Obverse. Cunningham 36-710S, King-57 (for type), DeWitt-AL 1860-60 (for type). Silver. Plain Edge. 24 mm. 6.0 grams. Choice Mint State.A richly original example toned in a blend of deep charcoal and steel gray patina, the obverse a bit lighter overall than the reverse. Pretty undertones of iridescent cobalt blue and salmon pink are also seen. While brass impressions from these dies are plentiful, silver examples such as this are rare, this metallic composition actually unlisted in both the King and DeWitt references. The only other silver striking of Bramhalls token with the second obverse design that we have offered in recent years is the Raymond-Boyd-Ford specimen in NGC MS-63 that realized $1,116 in our September 2013 Ford XXIV sale.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex Zabriskie Collection. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included.
