Illustrated history of the United States mint / with a complete description of American coinage, from the earliest period to the present time

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Carolina Elephant (Token.)

A token much prized by collectors is known as the Carolina Elephant. The obverse is from a rather common English token known now as the London Elephant. The animal is standing with his head down. There is no legend.

Reverse: “GOD PRESERVE CAROLINA AND THE LORDS PROPRIETERS 1694.”