TOKEN APPEARANCE/CONDITION:

Brilliant Gem+

*Exceptionally handsome example of a true rarity - Brilliant red, persimmon, and tangerine colored surfaces envelope a beautifully struck token. — A rare piece by any classification, especially in uncirculated condition.*

TOKEN BACKGROUND:

$1.00 souvenir/fantasy token struck to commemorate the “Empire City Mine” gold issues of the same design. These are attributed to Empire, Colorado circa 1876.

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Of the four denominations issued, all are extraordinarily rare. The $1.00 variety is the sole denomination to only have been struck in copper. The remaining three ($2.5, $5 & $10) were struck in both brass and copper. To emphasize the rarity of the series, of the seven varieties issued, the highest number known for any type is just ~6. 

CATALOG NUMBER(S):

Pritchard EM130-100

CMT UNL

RARITY: Pritchard estimates ~3 examples are known

NGC Census not available.

TOKEN DESCRIPTION:

(Copper, 31mm, Round, Plain Edge)

OBVERSE: Empire City Mine / 1876 / Empire, Colo.

REVERSE: Colorado Silver & Gold / One / Dollar