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Canadian Blacksmith Token. Wood 1, Charlton BL-1. 114.6 grains.

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Canadian Blacksmith Token. Wood 1, Charlton BL-1. 114.6 grains.
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This item SOLD at 2024 Jan 20 @ 20:40UTC-6 : CST/MDT
Canadian Blacksmith Token. Wood 1, Charlton BL-1. 114.6 grains.Very Good – the Blacksmith series notoriously difficult to grade since most have no legends and were struck from dies that had only partial detail engraved in them to simulate heavy wear. Even a newly-struck coin might have no better than what we would consider VF detail today, so grading is done by surface quality and eye appeal more than strike and wear. The Wood 1 issue comes on some of the heaviest planchet stock for the standard bust/seated figure series, but also comes the most heavily worn. Light iridescent brown, cleaned in the past but retoning, with scattered light roughness and some marks from circulation including hairline scratches. A scarce variety.