(SLAVE AUCTIONEER`S TOKEN)
$200.00
36855-1
A scarce relic of the slave trade of the mid-1800's, a copper promotional token, 1" dia., issued by the Charleston slave auction house of W. W. Wilbur. The obverse of the coin shows a standing auctioneer with gavel in hand reading: "W. W. WILBUR AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT CHARLESTON, SO. CA. 1846" with the reverse bearing a palmetto tree. Worn at center of coin, still good condition.