Owner Comments:
TOKEN APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Choice Uncirculated - Designated “Proof Like” by NGC
*Stunning choice uncirculated issue with phenomenal eye-appeal. The mirrored fields enhance the overall piece, particularly the sharp devices; creating a perfectly balanced contrast to this exquisite specimen. Flashy, brilliant, and lustrous; this example is truly stunning. Appears to be in a grade of MS-64+. — One of the most appealing merchant trade tokens in this collection and also one of the rarest.*
TOKEN BACKGROUND:
Token used by “Silver Queen” in Georgetown, Colorado for 25C in trade circa mid 20th century.
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Just one issue is listed under Silver Queen and just “one” example is believed to exist. If this is truly one of (if not the only) remaining examples, it was preserved exceptionally well in the grade of MS-63 PL. The sheer rarity and condition of the specimen combine to make for an extremely valuable and sought after piece. — Pritchard has very few photos listed, yet has attempted to account for the rarest. This example looks nearly identical in grade and appearance to that of the one photographed (Plate 24: “Late Runs”). It is very possible they are one in the same. — One of the most prized merchant tokens in this collection.
CATALOG NUMBER(S):
Pritchard GE245
CMT G605
RARITY: Pritchard estimates ~1 example is known
NGC Census not available.
TOKEN DESCRIPTION:
(Aluminum, 26mm, Round, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: Silver Queen / Steaks / Pizza / Georgetown/ Colo. / of the Rockies
REVERSE: Good for / 25¢ / Schooner / Hienbrau Beer
HISTORICAL TOWN/CITY BACKGROUND:
(Georgetown, Colorado):
“Although Georgetown started out with the Clear Creek gold strikes, it was silver that made town the most important silver camp in Colorado until 1878 when it was surpassed by the Leadville. It could also claim to have the most posh hotel west of the Mississippi, Louis Du Puy’s Hotel de Paris.“ — Credited Source: Stuart Pritchard