American Plantations Token 1688 Original Newman 2-B Arrived from the UK! New Plhotos!

From Andrew Howitt in the UK previously ex. Bruce Keese this 1688 American Plantations Token joins the collection. This is Newman 2-B and was struck at the Tower Mint in London from 97.5 pure Tin. Though the UK used Tin in coinage during this era...it was a very poor choice. Having the property of crumbling under low temperatures, despite care time and climate take their toll on these issues. Here we see a coin which though retaining full details from the strike, highly reflective luster... It has a case of Tin Pest. It's the nature of the beast. The intricate beauty of the engraving, mint bloom and golden tone in the fields have withstood incredible time, . I like it.
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Tom
<< <i>£470
Thanks. According to Google that's about $757.17 US.
Different metal
Limited mintage (my assumption), and
Many are found still in high grade (ergo your comment 'no one had a need for it')