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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BRandM, post: 1216093, member: 22729&quot;]That&#039;s quite a find OldShutEye, as Pitt tokens in both farthing and halfpenny denominations are very rare. Walter Breen notes that there are only 6-8 examples known of the 1766 farthings in brass (probably what you have). There are also examples known struck in silver and tin...probably tin-plated. The 1766 halfpennies are also known in copper, brass, silver, and tin (again, probably plated or silvered). The engraving for these pieces was done by James Smither a Philadelphia sinker, formerly an English gunsmith who arrived in this coutry in 1768. Supposedly Paul Revere provided design sketches for the tokens but that seems more conjecture than fact from what I can see.</p><p>While I do have a familiarity with colonial issues, I&#039;m not an expert. There are several on this forum who are, and I suspect they will weigh in with more information than I can give you. Nevertheless, you have a very interesting and historical piece despite its poor condition. I&#039;m looking forward to hearing more from other members as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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