[ Autographs ] SLAVE AUCTIONEER'S TOKEN A scarce relic of the slave trade of the mid-1800's, a copper promotional token, 1in dia., issuedby the Charleston slave auction house of W. W. Wilbur. The obverse ofthe 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. Typical wear, generally good to very good condition.