Alan S. Fisher Hard Times Token Collection

Robert B. Ruggles
New York, NY

HT 307

Low 273

AU 58 BN

R-1

Robert B. Ruggles. (1832-35). Copper. Beaded border, Plain edge. 28.5mm.

Crisp, well-struck overall.

HT 307A Low 273A AU-50 R-3

Robert B. Ruggles. (1832-35). Copper. Reeded edge. 27.9mm.

Obv: Small toning spot at 3:00. "184" scratched into surface at 6:00 o'clock, obviously from a collector's cabinet numbering.

Ex. Richard Gross Collection.

HT 308 Low 274 MS 63 BN R-2

Robert B. Ruggles. (1835-38). Copper. 28.5mm. Plain edge. Bale NY.

Brown toning overall.

Rev: Rim clip at 5:30.

Ex. Richard Gross Collection.

HT 308A Low 274A AU 58 BN R-3

Robert B. Ruggles Gold Beater, New York. (1835-38). Reeded edge. Diagonal reeding.

A rare and underrated variety.

Rev: Small verdigris spot.

Steve Hayden Mail Bid Sale #21, May 22, 2004, lot 706.