Owner Comments:
TOKEN APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Uncirculated+ — Designated “Proof-Like” by NGC
*This exquisite specimen boasts highly mirrored fields which reflect light brilliantly, enhancing the overall example. An exciting and prized addition to this Colorado collection. — Merchant trade tokens of this era are rarely seen in this condition, let alone with a PL designation, as they were so widely used/circulated.*
TOKEN BACKGROUND:
Token used by “Clyde Ross General Merchandise” in Elba, Colorado for 10C in trade circa early 20th century.
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Only 5 issues are listed under Elba, all from Clyde Ross General Merchandise (5C/10C/25C/50C/$1). 2 of the 5 denominations reside in this collection; the aluminum 10C and 50C issues. Both are mint-state and incredibly well preserved given their age/history. Their associated details are shown below:
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- Pritchard EL100-10/CMT E1855a (10C: MS-62 PL)
- Pritchard EL100-50/CMT E1855c (50C: MS-61)
CATALOG NUMBER(S):
Pritchard EL100-10
CMT E1855a
RARITY: Pritchard estimates more than 75 are known
NGC Census not available.
TOKEN DESCRIPTION:
(Aluminum, 23mm, Round, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: Clyde Ross / General / Mdse. / Elba, Colorado
REVERSE: Good for / 10¢ / in / Merchandise
HISTORICAL TOWN/CITY BACKGROUND:
(Elba, Colorado):
Very minimal information exists on Elba. Upon further intensive research, the following was discovered: “Elba is a hamlet in Washington County, Colorado and has an elevation of 4,705 feet.” — Credited Source: U.S. Geological Survey Map