A beautifully preserved example of the classic 1694 Elephant Token. This piece shows exceptional definition for the type, with the elephant’s outline, tusks, and body contours boldly rendered. The reverse legend GOD PRESERVE LONDON is well-defined, with the central shield sharp and fully framed—features seldom encountered so bold on this issue. The surfaces display an […]

Plain Edges. With Monogram. A bright note with a fresh appearance and well centered on both sides.

Green Back. A lovely blend of strong inks and bronzing with bright premium paper.

A vignette of Ms. Liberty with strong color and premium paper.

Green Seal. Well balanced margins surround great color and premium paper.

Red Seal. Long, Thin Key. Bust of William M. Meredith the 19th Secretary of the Treasury. Well centered with ample margins all the way around.

Perforated Edges. Without Monogram. Balanced, complete margins with full perforation. Outstanding color with bright inking. Small closed pinhole, lower right corner.

Surcharge “18-63” and “S”. Surcharge Inking Error. Scarce in high grade with only 3 notes reported finer at PMG. The inking error is most visible on obverse, right end center. Fully margined with coruscating colors.

Red reverse with design numeral “1” on the obverse. Portrait of the bust of George Washington, oval framed. A high quality example, with excellent margins, vibrant color and solid bronzing. Only 5 notes have graded finer at PMG.