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1945 Boothe Homestead, HK-776, Cleaned--Net AU50

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1945 Boothe Homestead, HK-776, Cleaned--Net AU50
<B>1945 Boothe Homestead, HK-776, Cleaned--Net AU50 Uncertified.</B></I> Reddish gilt, 38.1 mm. This peculiar issue may have been issued by David and Stephen Boothe (their names are on the reverse) to promote renovations to the homestead, which was built in Stratford, Connecticut, by Richard Boothe in 1663. The "Putney Gardens" on the reverse refers to a chapel on the property that is known as The Putney. The significance of 1945 is not clear, especially since it is an aberrant 282 years after the founding of the homestead. The house, now part of Boothe Park, is on the National Registry for Historic Homes and is open to the public. The current piece has Uncirculated details but has been cleaned, as evinced by its unnaturally bright surfaces. Perhaps the planchet will mellow with time to a more natural tone.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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