What were Elephant Tokens?

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These were issued in 1694, probably in London, and are now know as the Carolina, and the New England, Elephant tokens. They were struck upon copper planchets of very unusual weight, the New England token in Mr. Appleton's collection weighing 236 grains, while the only other known, Mr. Parmlee's, (which is somewhat worn,) is much thinner, and weighs but 133 {grains;} the Carolinas are more regular in this respect, their weight ranging from 130 to 162 grains. It is not known whether these tokens were intended to serve as coins, or were struck only as medals, to increase or perpetuate the interest in the American {plantation;} the latter seems much the more reasonable view of their purpose. http://www.coinfacts.com/colonials/elephant_tokens/elephant_tokens.htm Pictures on the above site Mar 17 03, 12:11 PM

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