U.S. Bungtown Copper British 1/2 D Imitation ca 1770 Start Price USD 8.95 Current Price USD 34.88 Time Left - Bid Count 7 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Location New Jersey See more about 'U.S. Bungtown Copper British 1/2 D Imitation ca 1770' Description bisco5 Store U.S. Bungtown Copper British 1/2 D Imitation ca 1770 This is a SCARCE United States / Canada Bungtown Copper Token circa 1770. These Coins were struck in Copper to Imitate Not Counterfeit British Half Penny Coins from Great Britain during the 1700's in the United States and Canada. These are imitations pieces, and, in America, they are also known as "Bungtown" coins. These Evasion Coins were produced to deceive and gain a profit along with the Counterfeits. To avoid the severe counterfeiting laws, often the loss of a hand, changes were made to the legends and/or designs, and generally produced to give the appearance of a very worn coin that would attract little attention. If the Deceiver was caught, he technically was not couterfeiting, and thus escaped the more severe penalty. They circulated freely in both the U.S. and Canada during this period. In New York State, these were produced in Machins Mills. This Token was struck in Copper and shows the Bust of King George III, but with the obverse legend " Claudius Romanus" instead of the normal British Half Penny Legend. The reverse shows the Irish Harp, but with the legend "Delectatrus" instead of the normal Britannia legend. This Token measures 27 mm in diameter and grades in Fine Condition. Shipping cost will be $2.50, exclusive of insurance. International shipping will be $3.75. Please see our insured shipping policy below. A SCARCE 18TH CENTURY U.S. / CANADA BUNGTOWN COPPER COLONIAL TOKEN COIN FOR YOUR COLLECTION !!!!!             SELLER'S PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:   PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT UNTIL INVOICE RECEIVED. Payment instructions will follow via a separate e-mail invoice within 24 hours of auction closing. If you do not receive a timely invoice, please e-mail and I will send an Ebay Invoice.  PLEASE READ INSURED SHIPPING POLICIES BELOW:                                             DOMESTIC SHIPPING We generally require insurance for sales of $25 or greater. Insurance is optional for sales of less than $25. Buyer may always waive insurance with the understanding that they assume full responsibility in the event of non-delivery or damage. ****                              INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING Purchases under $75 will be sent Airmail, with Registered Mail Optional, except certain country destinations identified below.     REGISTERED MAIL REQUIRED for PURCHASES OVER $75 All purchases mailed to certain destinations which includes Italy and Slovakia, will require either Registered Mail or one of the International Insured options below, depending on final purchase cost. If you wish to waive shipping via Registered Mail, you may do so, however you must send an e-mail specifically waiving Registered Mail and a statement by you that you will assume full responsibility in the event of non-delivery. PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL INSURED  or  EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL INSURED  or  GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL INSURED will be REQUIRED on all purchases OVER $150. Shipping cost that will be applied will be the actual cost and the least expensive option available, depending on what is appropriate for the country of destination.   This email was sent using eBay Blackthorne Software Another auction from bisco5 - Please check my feedback for assurance of a quality auction experience. Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.2.135.0 Place a Bid!