Strong numismatic demand driven by Revolutionary-era provenance; ungraded examples carry liquidity risk. Stable antique coin asset for advanced collectors.
Franklin Token Highlights Early U.S. Private Coinage Value
Mar 26, 2026CoinTalk
Period
18th Century
8 articles
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Verdict: VOOE variety evidences decentralized Irish production; buy only with provenance documentation, as attribution risk outweighs rarity premium.
1760 VOOE Error Coin Highlights Colonial Currency Crisis
Jan 28, 2026CoinTalk
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Collect tokens; some tokens are an interesting area of collecting due to collector demand, but authentication is a consideration.
Conder Beehive Token: A Nice Piece for Collecting
Jan 26, 2026CoinTalk
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Conclusion: Nazarana Mohurs from Shah Alam II's reign, despite the Mughal
Shah Alam II Gold Nazarana Mohur: How Declining Empires Minted Prestige
Mar 11, 2025Baldwin's
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Conclusion: Baldwin's upcoming auction features rare 18th-century political tokens that emerged
Baldwin's October 2023 Sale: 18th-Century Political Halfpenny Tokens Reveal Unofficial Coinage Investment Thesis
Oct 9, 2023Baldwin's
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Conclusion: Thomas Spence's tokens linked to the Gordon Riots are recognized as significant historical
Thomas Spence 1795 Halfpenny: How Radical Tokens Became Numismatic Historical Documents
Oct 8, 2023Baldwin's
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Conclusion: This Spence halfpenny, depicting Mendoza and a Bridewell Boy, functions as
Mendoza's Thomas Spence Halfpenny Token Reflects Boxing History
Oct 8, 2023Baldwin's
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Action: 1795 Skidmore half-pennies demand authentication even at high grades; buy only certified examples or avoid.
Skidmore's 1795 Half-Penny: How Georgian Counterfeits Expose Modern Authentication Gaps
Sep 9, 2023Baldwin's