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There's something about being only the second collector to acquire something that's been off the market since issued.
Both examples below resided in the George F. Landon collection which was auctioned of this year by his family nearly 100 years after his death in 1916.
1890 Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, Silvered White Metal, Breton-608 Token
Ex: George F. Landon collection.
In 1890 the "Montreal Witness Journal" offered these tokens as prizes the public school school children of the Dominion for writing a story. The obverse pictorial design is fashioned after the Bearers Building a Dam reverse of a 1754 French Canadian Betts-389 medal. This specimen is exquisitely toned and a very rare token especially in this state of preservation, as in uncirculated condition this is only the second I've seen and the Landon is far finer then the former Temple example. Since it was a first year issue only obtainable by children who entered the contest many have seen abuse and therefore today are only price guide valued in conditions of VF-20 through AU-50.
1891 Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, Aluminum, Breton-609 Token
Ex: George F. Landon collection.
In 1891 a different pictorial design token as seen below was issued in aluminum for the same competition. Aluminum in 1891 was a new fancy metal type which was just becoming a affordable alternative to white metal since just a few decades earlier it was valued at more then gold an once. Although also found abused and at times seen holed for suspension at the space at 12 o'clock the Breton-609 variety is more readily available in higher grades of survival. These where better preserved by collectors who after the release of the 1890 issues latched on to these quickly. Still a touch token to locate in mint condition as most survivors are more commonly seen in grading between between extra fine to almost uncirculated.
More info on George F. Landon:
Red Brown grading set of 1837 Illustrious Predecessor HT-34/Low-20 Hard Times Tokens.
The following below is a grouping of both early and late die stages of this variety.
Any scratches or haze seen is on the slabs not the tokens.
MS63RB
MS64RB
MS65RB
MS66RB
MS64RD
General B/S/T Terms & Notes: PM me for more details -
Coins above will all ship at my expense.
Coins over $1K will be mailed via USPS Registered Mail Insured -or- Next Day Air Insured.
Coins less then $1K will be mailed via 1st Class USPS Mail Insured w/ Delivery Confirmation.
Payment Options = USPS or Bank Money Order, Cashiers Check, Personal Check, E Check, & Paypal (no fee % up-charge).
Trades at times depending on if of interest to me may be considered.
All Checks must clear prior to shipment.
7 Day full refund minus any associated shipping charges unless mentioned otherwise in the description.
Extended terms available if your Piggy Bank is skinny, or hurt and healing
As I can also offer extended 30-60-90 day terms, 1/3 down, no refund on layaway option.
A Reasonable Offer May Be Accepted on some items... the Key Word is Reasonable.
Full detailed in hand description on any of the items along with larger images available at request.
I'd greatly appreciate that posting of your most recent acquisition purchased from me on any forum board isn't done until the ink on the check is dry and you've happily received it.
I place a "On Hold" for three days max without a deposit on any item for members I've never dealt with, however if after this time period complete lack of responsive communication occurs, I reserve the right to offer the item to another active member.
Many Thanx in Advance!
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Both examples below resided in the George F. Landon collection which was auctioned of this year by his family nearly 100 years after his death in 1916.
1890 Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, Silvered White Metal, Breton-608 Token
Ex: George F. Landon collection.
In 1890 the "Montreal Witness Journal" offered these tokens as prizes the public school school children of the Dominion for writing a story. The obverse pictorial design is fashioned after the Bearers Building a Dam reverse of a 1754 French Canadian Betts-389 medal. This specimen is exquisitely toned and a very rare token especially in this state of preservation, as in uncirculated condition this is only the second I've seen and the Landon is far finer then the former Temple example. Since it was a first year issue only obtainable by children who entered the contest many have seen abuse and therefore today are only price guide valued in conditions of VF-20 through AU-50.
1891 Montreal Witness Canada Prize Competition, Aluminum, Breton-609 Token
Ex: George F. Landon collection.
In 1891 a different pictorial design token as seen below was issued in aluminum for the same competition. Aluminum in 1891 was a new fancy metal type which was just becoming a affordable alternative to white metal since just a few decades earlier it was valued at more then gold an once. Although also found abused and at times seen holed for suspension at the space at 12 o'clock the Breton-609 variety is more readily available in higher grades of survival. These where better preserved by collectors who after the release of the 1890 issues latched on to these quickly. Still a touch token to locate in mint condition as most survivors are more commonly seen in grading between between extra fine to almost uncirculated.
More info on George F. Landon:
Red Brown grading set of 1837 Illustrious Predecessor HT-34/Low-20 Hard Times Tokens.
The following below is a grouping of both early and late die stages of this variety.
Any scratches or haze seen is on the slabs not the tokens.
MS63RB
MS64RB
MS65RB
MS66RB
MS64RD
General B/S/T Terms & Notes: PM me for more details -
Coins above will all ship at my expense.
Coins over $1K will be mailed via USPS Registered Mail Insured -or- Next Day Air Insured.
Coins less then $1K will be mailed via 1st Class USPS Mail Insured w/ Delivery Confirmation.
Payment Options = USPS or Bank Money Order, Cashiers Check, Personal Check, E Check, & Paypal (no fee % up-charge).
Trades at times depending on if of interest to me may be considered.
All Checks must clear prior to shipment.
7 Day full refund minus any associated shipping charges unless mentioned otherwise in the description.
Extended terms available if your Piggy Bank is skinny, or hurt and healing
As I can also offer extended 30-60-90 day terms, 1/3 down, no refund on layaway option.
A Reasonable Offer May Be Accepted on some items... the Key Word is Reasonable.
Full detailed in hand description on any of the items along with larger images available at request.
I'd greatly appreciate that posting of your most recent acquisition purchased from me on any forum board isn't done until the ink on the check is dry and you've happily received it.
I place a "On Hold" for three days max without a deposit on any item for members I've never dealt with, however if after this time period complete lack of responsive communication occurs, I reserve the right to offer the item to another active member.
Many Thanx in Advance!
111% Positive Transactions with Members =123cents, 49thStateofMind, 777, a039, adamlaneus, agentjim007, acloco, Ahrensdad, AnkurJ, ArizonaJack, astrorat, ASUtodd, Barndog, BBN, BBQnBLUES, beartracks42, bestclser1, brg5658, Blackhawk, blu62vette, Bootleg55, braddick, brokenCC, bstat1020, bsshog40, Cameonut, candy2012mustang, CarlWohlforth, Casey, chaze215, claychaser, cohodk, coinbuf, coindeuce, Coinerww2, coinlieutenant, CoinRaritiesOnline, Collectorcoins, ColonialCoinUnion, CommemDude, commoncents05, coinpictures, coinsarefun, cucamongacoin, dantheman984, DaveWcoins, Dave99B, DavidLawrence, dcarr, DCW, deltadimeman, DeusExMachina, disruptek, dizzyfoxx, DONNYJF, drddm, Dropdaflag, dunerlaw, DwaineO, EagleEye, Eagleguy, etexmike, erickso1, erwindoc, EXOJUNKIE, exposer, Fairlaneman, FilthyBroke, firstmint, fivecents, FredWeinberg, gecko109, Gerard, giorgio11, GoldenEyeNumismatics, guitarwes, Harry779, harvey85422458, holeinone1972, ianrussell, illini420, InYHWHWeTrust, Jamericon, jimbux61, jmj3esq, Jimscoins, jhdfla, joconnor, Jobessi, jom, jonathanb, Julian, joz350, kaz, keepdachange, keets, kieferscoins, KollectorKing, kyleknap, Lakesammman, lasvegasteddy, lordmarcovan, LRCTom, LeeG, LindeDad, LotsoLuck, lunytune2, MarkJude, messydesk, metalmeister, MFH, mgoodm3, MICHAELDIXON, MidLifeCrisis, MisterTicToc, mkman123, Moonbiter, mommam17, monsterman, morgantype, MrEureka, mrearlygold, mustanggt, nencoin, NewEnglandRarities, njcoincrank, Nocerino18, Numismatticadotcom, OffMetal, okiedude, OnlyGoldIsMoney, Oreol, oreville, ormandh, PawPaul, PonyExpress8, PQMorgans, PreTurb, ProofCents, pursuitofliberty, QuarterCollector, questor54, RaginsteveK, Realone, RG, RichieURich, richardshipp, RickMilauskas, ricko, RKKay, rld14, Ronyahski, RTS, RyGuy, rwyarmch, savoyspecial, ScarsdaleCoin, SeaEagleCoins, seanq, SeattleSlammer, segoja, Shortgapbob, silvereagle, SilverEagles92, shylock, SLQ, SmallTownCoins, Smittys, SNMAN, SomeGuyFromMichigan, soty27, Southcounty, spacehayduke, SpaceMonkey, SteveHayden, stephunter, SullivanNumismatics, Swampboy, Tdec1000, terribleredmonster, thebigeng, theboz11, ThePennyLady, Timbuk3, TJM965, TomB, twodrhrdtp,TwoSides2aCoin, tychojoe, tydye, valente151, Vbowling299, WaterSport, wayneherndon, whatsu, yellowkid, Youngcoin15, zas107, zeebob.
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