This is the finest known of this rare token!
Obv: Well-centered on smooth defect-free surface. It is weakly struck at top so that the tops of most of the letters in CLEVELAND are weak. The eagle's breast & wings show considerable detail.
Rev: Some minor rim filing at 2:00pm
The Charles Litman Collection, PCAC sale #72, December 6, 2003, lot 114.
Probably Ex. Donald Miller Collection.
| HT 380 |
Low 319 |
VF 30 BN |
R-6 |
A. LOOMIS. CLEVELAND, OH. (1840's). Copper. 30.3mm. Thick planchet. 12.1 grams. 11 stars above eagle.
Well-centered with a pleasant looking brown planchet.
The Litman, Dreyfus & Sullivan Collections (PCAC sale #73, December 4, 2004, lot 73).
| HT 381 |
Low 320 |
AU 55 BN |
R-5 |
A. LOOMIS. CLEVELAND, OH. (1840's). 6 Stars Above. HT-381 is 30.7mm, plain edge.
Exceptional condition for this token which usually appears no better than Very Fine and is often very badly centered.
The Litman, Dreyfus & Sullivan Collections (PCAC sale #73, December 4, 2004, lot 75).
| HT 381B |
Low 320B |
AU 50 |
R-8 |
A. LOOMIS, CLEVELAND, OH. (1840's). 9.5mm. Copper. Fully reeded Edge.
Attractive reddish brown toning. There is typical striking weakness at the bottom of both sides.
Obv: There is a short ancient scratch on the obverse that runs through the first star on the left.
The Charles Litman Collection, PCAC sale #72, December 6, 2003, lot 130. (Not from the Litman Collection itself.)
Ex. PCAC auction #28, 1977, lot #131.
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