1837 New York 1 Cent Eagle Token NGC HT-268(6I) FEUCHTWANGERS COMPOSITION CB1182

Description: This 1837 New York 1 Cent Eagle Token is a must-have for any coin collector or history enthusiast. The Feuchtwangers composition makes it a unique addition to any collection. Along with the NGC XF Details certification, this token provides a tangible piece of history from a bygone era. The business strike type and unknown fineness add to its allure. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, this token is a valuable addition to any collection. Quoted from NGC: Lewis Feuchtwanger was a German chemist who was born in 1805 and immigrated to the US in 1829, settling in New York City. There he opened the first German pharmacy in the city, importing medicines from his native land. Feuchtwanger assembled many intriguing collections, such as rare minerals, gemstones, fossils, coals, ores, and Indian artifacts. These he exhibited in his shop along with other curiosities like preserved reptiles, offering them for sale. He published two popular references, Treatise on Gems (1838), andElements of Mineralogy (1839). In 1829, he debuted his Feuchtwanger Composition which became known as German silver. It is a tarnishable alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel which resembles silver. He lobbied for the government to replace the cumbersome large cents of the time, supplying each member of congress with a specimen of his handsome 1C piece. It featured an eagle grappling a snake on its obverse. He argued that his composition was more durable than copper coins, which tend to corrode and turn green. At 18.5mm, they are the size of a dime, and significantly smaller than 27.5mm large cents. Just like today, during that time, the mint was concerned about the fact that manufacturing costs of producing a one cent coin exceeded its value. His composition was in fact less expensive than pure copper. We do combine shipping when the items are purchased at the same time on the same invoice. Please buy directly from our store. Put all items in your cart, then pay for all from there. According to eBay, this can not be done in a phone app. Use a PC or laptop. You will receive all that is shown in our pictures. If any paperwork, boxes, etc. are included, photos will show them. Considering this item may have been purchased from a sale, it may need some cleaning, repair, and TLC. Message us with any questions. Please include our inventory number. Ending letter/number is our inventory number. Example: cb214, x346, t1254. We are A Class Act, a trusted full-time eBay seller for over 28 years (SINCE 1995): Coins, trains, railroadiana, casino chips, tokens, World's Fair, ancient coins, vintage toys, militaria, flatware, china, books, DVDs, CDs, figurines, credit cards, collectibles, transit tokens, good for tokens, civil war tokens, dog tags, and much more! Visit our store with over 14,000 items listed! Sold as shown, as is. Any writings, markings, price, etc, are from the previous owner (s). All items are packaged securely. We ship in 1 business day after payment. View our feedback! Questions, just ask. We are a family of 4 traveling the country, picking and selling gem items for you. We are always adding to our inventory. We buy too! Please save us as a favorite seller.

Price: 350 USD

Location: Barnegat, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-05T14:26:57.000Z

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