TILDEN SATIRICAL TOKEN DeWITT #1876-6 REFERENCING "R.I.P./CAKE/& SORE TOE".
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Starting Bid:
$118.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.25". White metal. From a series of three satirical tokens designed by famous die sinker George Lovett. DeWitt lists these as Tilden 1876- 5/6/7 with this being #6. Front portrait with text below "Let It R.I.P." Slogan around is "Shammy Tilden/Democratic Party Died Of Tildenopathy/1876, In The 60th Year Of Its Age". Reverse center text "I Don't Care About Your Piece Of Cake But I Must Show You My Sore Toe" and text below "Manhattan Club Reception, N.Y. June 12, 1877". Some light handling from use, most notable along the edges. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
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