Pitt Tokens
Select a Coin:
Notes:
Although William Pitt was British, he was considered an ally of the Colonies and his efforts to have the hated Stamp Act repealed endeared him to the hearts of Americans.
Denominations and varieties:
1766 Farthing
1766 Halfpenny
Undated Pitt Medal
Significant examples:
In the February 2005 issue of NUMISMATIST (page 63), William Anton offered a 1766 Pitt Farthing in Brass for $245,000.00, describing it as follows: "Gem Uncirculated. Ex. President Rutherford Hayes."