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These medals, or "jetons," are dated 1796 and allude to a proposed French settlement known as Castorland in Carthage, New York, at the time of the French Revolution. They were given to directors of the colonizing company for their attendance at board meetings.
Copy dies are still available and have been used at the Paris Mint for restriking throughout the years. Restrikes have a more modern look; their metallic content (in French) is impressed on the edge: ARGENT (silver), CUIVRE (copper), or OR (gold).
Catalog Information
GSID:
306
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Castorland
Variety 2:
Original, Reeded Edge, Silver
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Castorland Medals
Coinage Years:
1796
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
653
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Coin Value History
1796 Medal Castorland, Original, Reeded Edge, Silver MS
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1796 Medal Castorland, Original, Reeded Edge, Silver MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Cooper, Texas. $20 1902 Plain Back. Fr. 653. First NB. Charter #4500. PCGS Banknote Very Good 10.
$1,586
Denver, Colorado. $20 1902 Plain Back. Fr. 653. Hamilton NB. Charter #9887. Choice Fine.
$268
1796 Castorland Medal, Silver, Thick Planchet, Reeded Edge, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Breen-1058, R-NY-30, W-9100, R.5....
$10,500
1796 Castorland Medal, or Jeton. Original. Lecompte-185, W-9100. Silver. Reeded Edge. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,760
1796 Castorland Medal, Original Dies, Silver, MS63 NGC. W-9100, R.5....
$7,800
1796 Castorland Medal, Silver, Original Dies, AU53 PCGS. W-9100, R.5. Reeded Edge. Struck from the original dies. The dies a...
$5,760
1796 Castorland Medal, Modern Silver Restrike, MS64 Antiqued NGC. Edge: Cornucopia, "1"....
$186
1796 Castorland Medal, Original Dies, Silver, XF40 NGC. W-9100, R.5. ...
$9,000
1796 Castorland Medal, or Jeton. Original. Lecompte-195, W-9100. Silver. Reeded Edge. MS-62 (PCGS).
$7,800
1796 Castorland Medal, Silver, AU55 PCGS. W-9100, R.5. ...
$10,200
1796 Medal Castorland Medal, Original Dies, Silver, VF30 NGC. W-9100, R.5. ...
$5,520
1796 Medal Castorland Medal, Silver, Modern Restrike, MS61 NGC. Edge: cornucopia, "1 argent." NGC Census: (2/2). PCGS Popul...
$89
1796 Medal Castorland Medal, Silver XF45 PCGS. W-9100, R.5. ...
$4,320
1796 Medal Castorland Medal, Silver -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population: (1/13). ...
$386
1796 MEDAL Castorland Medal, Silver VF35 PCGS. This medal appears to be an early restrike. The centers are slightly thicker...
$3,220
$1,610
1796 Castorland Medal or Jeton. Original. W-9100. Silver. Reeded Edge. VF-20 Surface Damage.
$3,037
1796 Castorland Medal, or Jeton. Original. Lecompte-185, W-9100. Silver. Reeded Edge. AU-58 (PCGS). OGH.
$9,300
$4,600
1796 Medal Castorland Modern Restrike, Silver, Lettered Edge, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (4/7). MS63....
$300
1796 Medal Castorland, Restrike from Original Dies, Silver MS
Worth: $1,800 – $2,800
1796 Medal Castorland, Restrike from Original Dies, Copper MS BN
Worth: $1,750 – $6,600
1796 Medal Castorland, Restrike from Original Dies, Copper MS BN
Worth: $800 – $1,500
(1796) Medal Castorland, 20th Century Restrike, Silver MS
Worth: $100 – $1,500
(1796) Medal Castorland, 20th Century Restrike, Copper MS BN
Worth: $135 – $350
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