Auction Number 45 Closed (#11011)

993 - Baker 524A R6 Raw MS63 40% Bright. Centennial Advertising Medal Company 1029 Chestnut St., Philadelphia with George Washington reverse struck in Brass with Plain edge. Rulau describes this token as a mint error being struck from a broken collar. However, this configuration which resembles a watch case opener is also used on J. Henry Gercke of Philadelphia who, perhaps not coincidently, was a Watchmaker and Jeweler. Very interesting regardless. We sold a Raw AU+ example for $71 in our July 2014 auction. GW-655, Fuld NC-10b and Rulau Pa Ph 16E. From the John Dettinger collection. (100-150)