BL-40A Blacksmith Daniel & Benjamin True Token Rotated Die Extra Fine (EF-40) $

After 1830, Daniel and Benjamin True of Troy, New York, struck a number of Hard Times tokens, and in about 1835, they began to product lighweight tokens for export into Canada. This included one of the more commonly found "Blacksmith" tokens. The heaviest specimens were struck with fresh dies, resulting in full detail, while later specimens were struck from well worn dies, which resulted in pieces that were light in weight, and had weak details. The reverse die was often touched up, producing many variations.

Obverse: Laureate bust facing right with a double chin and prominent lower jaw. The ribbons are tied with a single bow. A large die crack runs through the shoulder to the border behind the head.
Reverse: Seated Britannia facing right, as on the English regal copper from this period. The boarders are coarsely toothed.

Specifications:
Composition: Copper
Weight: 3.4 to 6.8 g
Diameter: 26.5 to 28.1 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑ ↖