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SLAVE AUCTIONEER`S TOKEN

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SLAVE AUCTIONEER`S TOKEN
<b>820. SLAVE AUCTIONEER'S TOKEN </b>A scarce relic of the slave trade of the mid-1800's, a copper promotional token, 1" dia., issued by the Charleston slave auction house of W. W. Wilbur. The obverse of the coin shows a standing auctioneer with gavel in hand reading: "<i>W. W. WILBUR AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT CHARLESTON, SO. CA. 1846</i>" with the reverse bearing a palmetto tree. Typical wear, generally good to very good condition.<b> $100-150</b>