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8:00 AM PT - Aug 16th, 2008

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Lot 3197
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1846 Slave Auctioneer Token Mint State-60

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1846 Slave Auctioneer Token Mint State-60 Prooflike

1846, Slave Auctioneer Token, Charleston, (SC), "W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant," Rulau SC-7, Mint State-60 Prooflike.
This brass token is dated 1846, with the logo of an auctioneer with his gavel in hand on one side and with the text, "W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant - 1846 - Charleston SO. CA. Going at Only a Penny." The reverse features a wonderful Palmetto Tree motif with the text, "Merchants and Manufacturers Agent, Collection Broker, Notary Public & c." This Slave Auctioneer token is officially listed in Rulau as SC-7 (and as Miller SC-7). This Premium Quality token displays red, blue and gold luster on both sides, presenting a delightful appearance. A great historical token from a Slave Auctioneer.

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