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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token AU53 NGC. N. 5-D, W-1160, R.6. 149.0 grains. Metallic analysis of this example of the Newman 5-D variety shows 98% tin and 2% trace elements. The composition and appearance of this piece include characteristics that suggest it is an original strike. However, the strength of the prominent obverse die break leads us to conclude that it is a restrike. Pewter-gray and pale blue surfaces display exceptional luster with little evidence of corrosion on this splendid AU example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token AU53 NGC. N. 5-D, W-1160, R.6. 149.0 grains. Metallic analysis of this example of the Newman 5-D variety shows 98% tin and 2% trace elements. The composition and appearance of this piece include characteristics that suggest it is an original strike. However, the strength of the prominent obverse die break leads us to conclude that it is a restrike. Pewter-gray and pale blue surfaces display exceptional luster with little evidence of corrosion on this splendid AU example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token -- Corrosion - NGC Details. XF. N. 5-D, W-1160, R.6. 138.8 grains. An example of the Newman 5-D variety, this piece is composed of 98% tin and 2% trace elements. The Newman 5-D combination ranks among the rarer varieties of the series, and the Eric P. Newman Collection includes three different examples. The physical appearance of this piece strongly suggests that it was an original strike from 1688, rather than a 19th century restrike. The obverse is typically recognized by the heavy die crack through and below the letters at the right. On this example, the die crack is much lighter than on the next. Dark and rough gray surfaces have a few heavier corrosion patches on the reverse. The design elements show signs of circulation. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token -- Corrosion - NGC Details. XF. N. 5-D, W-1160, R.6. 138.8 grains. An example of the Newman 5-D variety, this piece is composed of 98% tin and 2% trace elements. The Newman 5-D combination ranks among the rarer varieties of the series, and the Eric P. Newman Collection includes three different examples. The physical appearance of this piece strongly suggests that it was an original strike from 1688, rather than a 19th century restrike. The obverse is typically recognized by the heavy die crack through and below the letters at the right. On this example, the die crack is much lighter than on the next. Dark and rough gray surfaces have a few heavier corrosion patches on the reverse. The design elements show signs of circulation. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token, Restrike MS61 NGC. N. 4-E, W-1155, R.5. 129.0 grains. The composition of this Newman 4-E example is composed of 99% tin and 1% trace elements. That the composition is almost pure tin suggests that this piece is an original strike from the late 17th century. However, the overall quality points to its likely status as a restrike. The largest output of Matthew Young restrikes were examples of Newman 5-E. The others, including this variety, are considerably rarer. Although research continues, the differentiation between originals and restrikes is uncertain. While the surfaces of this steel-gray example are imperfect, the considerable light gray luster adds considerably to its eye appeal. The Rarity-5 rating is based primarily on the perceived population of restrikes. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,116.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token, 11 Harp Strings MS63 NGC. N. 4-D, W-1150, R.8. 143.8 grains. This example of the Newman 4-D variety is composed of 98% tin and 2% trace elements. Splendid light to medium gray surfaces show considerable luster. The reverse approaches a remarkable cameo appearance. The distinctive beaded edge device is seen on both original and restrike American Plantations tokens. The present spectacular piece confirms the existence of the die combination that has been questioned in the past, as does the only other example known of the variety, part of a strongly held private collection, and similarly graded. The reverse of this example is plated in Eric P. Newman's 1964 article "The James II 1/24th Real for the American Plantations," reproduced before the current offering. A native of Flanders, John Roettier (1631-1703) and his brothers, Joseph and Phillip, devoted their lives to the engraving department of the Royal English Mint. John Roettier engraved the dies of the Plantations tokens, and those dies remained in his hands for much of his life, save for a brief period at the end of the 17th century, when they were controlled by the British Crown. A discussion of John Roettier and his family appeared in volume III of the Numismatic Chronicle for 1840-41, and is available online at Google Books. His descendants held the dies for more than a century, until they were sold to the English coin dealer Matthew Young in 1828. Young undertook the production of restrikes of the American Plantations tokens. It is thought that only Newman varieties 4-D, 4-E, and 5-D exist as restrikes. Metallurgical testing of the Eric P. Newman coins at NGC fails to differentiate the originals from the restrikes, as the composition of every piece in this collection is nearly identical. In general, higher quality and minimal corrosion, a.k.a. tin pest, is a strong indication of restruck pieces. In his 1964 study of the series, Eric P. Newman discussed the restrikes of Matthew Young: {blockquote}"Apparently Young only used two obverse dies (4 and 5) and two reverse dies (D and E). Quantities of combination 5-D were restruck in tin, along with a few 4-D and 4-E. All of these restrikes have a properly dotted edge."{/blockquote} Although Newman himself considers this piece to be a restrike, its importance as an extremely rare survivor from the limited production points to its important stature in the field of American colonial coinage. However, restrikes should have a substantial production and survival. The existence of only two confirmed pieces leads us to question the restrike status, and suggest that they might be original 17th century examples. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $32,900.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token, Restrike MS61 NGC. N. 4-E, W-1155, R.5. 129.0 grains. The composition of this Newman 4-E example is composed of 99% tin and 1% trace elements. That the composition is almost pure tin suggests that this piece is an original strike from the late 17th century. However, the overall quality points to its likely status as a restrike. The largest output of Matthew Young restrikes were examples of Newman 5-E. The others, including this variety, are considerably rarer. Although research continues, the differentiation between originals and restrikes is uncertain. While the surfaces of this steel-gray example are imperfect, the considerable light gray luster adds considerably to its eye appeal. The Rarity-5 rating is based primarily on the perceived population of restrikes. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,116.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token, 11 Harp Strings MS63 NGC. N. 4-D, W-1150, R.8. 143.8 grains. This example of the Newman 4-D variety is composed of 98% tin and 2% trace elements. Splendid light to medium gray surfaces show considerable luster. The reverse approaches a remarkable cameo appearance. The distinctive beaded edge device is seen on both original and restrike American Plantations tokens. The present spectacular piece confirms the existence of the die combination that has been questioned in the past, as does the only other example known of the variety, part of a strongly held private collection, and similarly graded. The reverse of this example is plated in Eric P. Newman's 1964 article "The James II 1/24th Real for the American Plantations," reproduced before the current offering. A native of Flanders, John Roettier (1631-1703) and his brothers, Joseph and Phillip, devoted their lives to the engraving department of the Royal English Mint. John Roettier engraved the dies of the Plantations tokens, and those dies remained in his hands for much of his life, save for a brief period at the end of the 17th century, when they were controlled by the British Crown. A discussion of John Roettier and his family appeared in volume III of the Numismatic Chronicle for 1840-41, and is available online at Google Books. His descendants held the dies for more than a century, until they were sold to the English coin dealer Matthew Young in 1828. Young undertook the production of restrikes of the American Plantations tokens. It is thought that only Newman varieties 4-D, 4-E, and 5-D exist as restrikes. Metallurgical testing of the Eric P. Newman coins at NGC fails to differentiate the originals from the restrikes, as the composition of every piece in this collection is nearly identical. In general, higher quality and minimal corrosion, a.k.a. tin pest, is a strong indication of restruck pieces. In his 1964 study of the series, Eric P. Newman discussed the restrikes of Matthew Young: {blockquote}"Apparently Young only used two obverse dies (4 and 5) and two reverse dies (D and E). Quantities of combination 5-D were restruck in tin, along with a few 4-D and 4-E. All of these restrikes have a properly dotted edge."{/blockquote} Although Newman himself considers this piece to be a restrike, its importance as an extremely rare survivor from the limited production points to its important stature in the field of American colonial coinage. However, restrikes should have a substantial production and survival. The existence of only two confirmed pieces leads us to question the restrike status, and suggest that they might be original 17th century examples. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $32,900.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token, Sidewise 4 -- Corrosion - NGC Details. XF. N. 3-C, W-1145, R.7. 136.8 grains. This Sideways 4 variety token is 97% tin, 1% iron, and 2% trace elements. Eric P. Newman's study of the American Plantation tokens, reproduced at the beginning of this section, was published by the American Numismatic Society half a century ago in 1964. It remains the standard reference today. The famous Sidewise 4 variety is an important rarity with only eight or nine known examples, including this sharply detailed but heavily corroded example from the Eric P. Newman Collection. Ex: A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd.; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,292.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (1688) TOKEN American Plantation Token, Sidewise 4 -- Corrosion - NGC Details. XF. N. 3-C, W-1145, R.7. 136.8 grains. This Sideways 4 variety token is 97% tin, 1% iron, and 2% trace elements. Eric P. Newman's study of the American Plantation tokens, reproduced at the beginning of this section, was published by the American Numismatic Society half a century ago in 1964. It remains the standard reference today. The famous Sidewise 4 variety is an important rarity with only eight or nine known examples, including this sharply detailed but heavily corroded example from the Eric P. Newman Collection. Ex: A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd.; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,292.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
