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The London Elephant tokens were struck circa 1672 to 1694. Although they were undated, two examples are known to have been struck over 1672 British halfpennies. Most were struck in copper, but one was made of brass. The legend on this piece, GOD PRESERVE LONDON, is probably just a general plea for divine aid and not a specific reference to the outbreak of plague in 1665 or the great fire of 1666.
These pieces were not struck for the colonies, and probably did not circulate widely in America, although a few may have been carried there by colonists. They are associated with the 1694 Carolina and New England Elephant tokens, through a shared obverse die.
Obverse Description
A prominent elephant fills the majority of the design.
Catalog Information
GSID:
356
Obverse Lettering:
[none]
Reverse Designer:
A shield centered in the design with the words GOD PRESERVE LONDON around the periphery.
Reverse Lettering:
GOD PRESERVE LONDON
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Elephant
Variety 2:
LONDON, Diagonals
Coin Date:
(1694)
Denomination:
1/2 P
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Elephant Coinage
Coinage Years:
1694
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
61
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Coin Value History
(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LONDON, Diagonals MS BN
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(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LONDON, Diagonals MS BN
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS64 | $57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Undated (ca. 1694) London Elephant Token. Hodder 1-A, W-12000. Rarity-6+. GOD PRESERVE LONDON. Diagonals in Center of Shield. AU-58 (PCGS).
$19,200
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, XF40 PCGS. CAC. Betts-81, Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$5,760
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, AU53 NGC. Betts-81, Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6....
$13,200
Undated (ca. 1694) London Elephant Token. Hodder 1-A, W-12000. Rarity-6+. GOD PRESERVE LONDON. Diagonals in Center of Shield. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
$50,400
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, MS62 Brown PCGS. Betts-81, Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$38,400
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, VF30 PCGS. Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$4,080
(1694) London Elephant Token, Diagonals, Thin Planchet, W-12000, Betts 81, Hodder 1-A, High R.6 XF45 NGC. ...
$8,100
(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Diagonals MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$37,375
(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Diagonals AU50 PCGS. Breen-185, Hodder 1-A. Much more rare than the usual Hodder 2-B; P...
$25,300
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, XF40 PCGS. Betts-81, Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$6,024
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, MS64 Brown NGC. Betts-81, Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$43,200
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, MS62 Brown PCGS. Betts-81, Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$43,200
(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Diagonals VF30 NGC. Hodder 1-A, Breen-185, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$3,360
$4,140
(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Diagonals MS61 Brown NGC. Breen-185. Hodder 1-A. Any Mint State Elephant token is a sig...
$69,000
Undated (ca. 1694) London Elephant Token. Hodder 1-A, W-12000. Rarity-6+. GOD PRESERVE LONDON. Diagonals in Center of Shield. EF-40 (PCGS).
$4,560
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, MS64 Brown NGC. Betts-81, Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$50,400
Undated (Circa 1694) London Elephant Token. GOD PRESERVE LONDON. Hodder 1-A, W-12000. Diagonals in Center of Shield. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$60,806
(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Diagonals VF30 PCGS. Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$4,700
(1694) 1/2 P London Elephant Token, Diagonals, XF40 PCGS. Hodder 1-A, W-12000, High R.6. ...
$5,040
(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LONDON, Thick Planchet MS BN
Worth: $300 – $9,000
(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LONDON, Thick Planchet MS RB
Worth: $12,500 – $45,000
(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LONDON, Brass MS
Worth: $20,000 – $22,500
(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LONDON, Thin Planchet MS BN
Worth: $2,500 – $13,000
(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LONDON, Sword in 2nd Quarter MS BN
Worth: $13,000 – $14,000
(1694) 1/2 P Elephant, LON DON MS BN
Worth: $1,650 – $7,500
1694 1/2 P Elephant, Carolina, PROPRIETERS MS BN
Worth: $18,000 – $40,000
1694 1/2 P Elephant, Carolina, PROPRIETORS, O/E MS BN
Worth: $5,750 – $40,000
1694 1/2 P Elephant, NEW ENGLAND MS BN
Worth: $84,000 – $110,000
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