One of the early US die Sinkers..... Richard Trested

coinsarefun · September 16, 2014 9:54AM

A recent pickup for me ........a great token with a rarity of 8+
Before Wright/Bale/Smith and all the others was Richard Trested.

In 1835 Bale went into partnership with one Frederick B. Smith, and together they produced many well
known tokens that remain well sought even today, including the famous Feuchtwanger Composition Cents.

Here is a link to The full story on Trested

I love the graph that NovaNumismatics created showing the long line of die Sinkers.

coindeuce · September 16, 2014 9:57AM

No timeline for Maltby Pedetreau

How about the Lovett family too ?

coinsarefun · September 16, 2014 10:15AM

<< No timeline for Maltby Pedetreau

How about the Lovett family too ? >>

Okay...I will include Lovett

But I was talking about Trested and who he had for an apprentice and who took over/continued his business he started

The period up until 1832 is known as the Early American period. During this period a number of cent-sized storecards appeared in brass and copper.
The Tredwell, Kissam & Co. and the rare Wolfe, Spies & Clark pieces were struck by Kettle & Sons of England, but the majority of tokens of this period were
manufactured by Richard Trested, Robert Lovett Sr., and Wright & Bale, all of New York.
Most pieces have advertising inscriptions and types representative of the issuer's business such as hardware or chairs.
It is thought that most of these pieces saw limited circulation as cents.

19Lyds · September 16, 2014 10:26AM

How's the arm Stef??

coinsarefun · September 16, 2014 10:32AM

<< How's the arm Stef?? >>

Getting much better every day, thanks for asking Lee.

Broadstruck · September 16, 2014 10:36AM

<< 

<< No timeline for Maltby Pedetreau

How about the Lovett family too ? >>

Okay...I will include Lovett

But I was talking about Trested and who he had for an apprentice and who took over/continued his business he started

The period up until 1832 is known as the Early American period. During this period a number of cent-sized storecards appeared in brass and copper.
The Tredwell, Kissam & Co. and the rare Wolfe, Spies & Clark pieces were struck by Kettle & Sons of England, but the majority of tokens of this period were
manufactured by Richard Trested, Robert Lovett Sr., and Wright & Bale, all of New York.
Most pieces have advertising inscriptions and types representative of the issuer's business such as hardware or chairs.
It is thought that most of these pieces saw limited circulation as cents. >>

Glad you managed to snag that Trested piece

Here's a pic of a Wolfe, Spies, & Clark I used to own.

Broadstruck · September 16, 2014 11:15AM

So what can we learn from Richard Trested... Be careful where you stick you finger!

Gosh I knew he died young at 29 or 30 but had no idea it was from a infection on his finger

coinsarefun · September 16, 2014 11:18AM

<< So what can we learn from Richard Trested... Be careful where you stick you finger!

Gosh I knew he died young at 29 or 30 but had no idea it was from a infection on his finger

>>

Yeah, he had it amputated and the infection never cleared up.
We can only speculate what would/could have happened if he survived

brg5658 · September 16, 2014 11:23AM

Stef, I really like that new token! The eagle is very well done, and I really like the edging and the cool texture behind "JE" on the reverse. Great looking addition!

I'm glad you're healing, and very glad to see you back here posting.

coinsarefun · September 16, 2014 12:51PM

<< Stef, I really like that new token! The eagle is very well done, and I really like the edging and the cool texture behind "JE" on the reverse. Great looking addition!

I'm glad you're healing, and very glad to see you back here posting.

>>

Thanks, you mention the exact things that attracted me to this token....the eagle is well executed and the edging is very nice. With the textured
reverse and total history behind it.......just a win win all the way around.

kaz · September 16, 2014 9:36PM

Very nice token and informative thread! Thanks

coinsarefun · September 17, 2014 12:13AM

<< Congrads again, I forgot what grade is it and what does the J.E. represent? >>

Thanks Realone.....The grade is MS61 and J.E. is an unknown Merchant.

One of the early US die Sinkers..... Richard Trested

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