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Early American And Related Tokens
Higley or Granby Coppers
British New World Issues
Massachusetts
Maryland
New Jersey
Coinage Authorized By British Royal Patent
Coinage Of William Wood
Virginia Half Pennies
Early American And Related Tokens
Elephant Tokens Circa 1672-1694
French New World Issues
French Colonies in General
The Higley or Granby Coppers derived their name by their maker Dr. Samuel who mine the copper for the planchets near Granby, Connecticut. The coins where never officially authorized as coinage, and where made of pure copper. There exist several different varieties all dated 1737 and one in 1739 with the denomination of threepence or VALUE ME AS YOU PLEASE. Electrotypes and cast do exist. (Note: All values are for coins in Good or (G) grade unless otherwise stated. Also, coins in better grade or shape will trade for a higher premium.)
1737 THE VALVE OF THREE PENCE, CONNECTICVT, 3 Hammers...........................................$11,000
1737 THE VALVE OF THREE PENCE, I AM GOOD COPPERS, 3 Hammers..................................$12,000
1737 VALUE ME AS YOU PLEASE, I AM GOOD COPPER, 3 HAMMERS......................................$11,000
1737 VALVE• ME • AS • YOU • PLEASE, I • AM • GOOD • COPPER, Hammers (3 known)..........$218,000
(1737) VALUE • ME • AS • YOU • PLEASE, J • CUT • WAY • THROUGH, Broad Axe...................$11,000
(1737) THE • WHEELE • GOES • ROUND, Reverse as Above (unique)......................................FINE $150,000
1739 VALUE • ME • AS • YOU • PLEASE, J • CUT • MY • WAY • THROUGH, Broad Axe..............$15,000
1737 COPPER Higley Copper_CONNECTICVT
1739 COPPER Higley Copper_Broad Axe
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