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TOKENS OF NOVA SCOTIA - Three sand cast counterfeits.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:70.00 CAD Estimated At:140.00 - 180.00 CAD
TOKENS OF NOVA SCOTIA  - Three sand cast counterfeits.
SOLD
210.00CAD+ buyer's premium (42.00)
This item SOLD at 2016 Sep 29 @ 19:13UTC-4 : AST/EDT


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TOKENS OF NOVA SCOTIA - Three sand cast counterfeits.

Copper cast of Co. 287, Fine for type, 13.083 grams; brass cast of Co. 287, VF for type, 11.90 grams; Brass cast of Co. 875, Fine for type, Graffiti star cut into obverse 17.92 grams. The last two Ex:Henderson. Contemporary sand cast counterfeits of pre-Confederation tokens represent an obscure and poorly understood area of Canadian numismatics. These three sand casts, quite possibly the product of the same workshop, display similar crude workmanship and uneven thickness. One wonders how pieces so crude could have passed. A forthcoming paper by Chris Faulkner will doubtless "cast" much-needed light on this fascinating series. 3pcs

Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.