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Up for sale is a stunning, new old stock (NOS) lot of four (4) matching copper Masonic Chapter Pennies from Composite Chapter R.A.M. (Royal Arch Masons) located in North Adams, Massachusetts.Item Details & Condition:
• Condition: New / Gem Uncirculated. These tokens are pristine, untouched manufacturer archival stock featuring brilliant, original \"mint red\" copper luster. They have never been used, circulated, or handled.
• Quantity: Four (4) matching copper tokens included.
• Obverse Design: Features a crisp circular border reading \"COMPOSITE CHAPTER R.A.M. CHARTERED / NORTH ADAMS, MASS.\" around a bold central \"ONE PENNY / JANUARY 15, 1874\" strike.
• Reverse Design: Classic York Rite layout featuring a central Keystone (stamped with the symbolic HTWSSTKS letters) flanked by a ceremonial mallet and chisel.Historical Provenance & Family History:
These tokens were sourced directly from the private estate of a dedicated Master Mason. They were lovingly preserved as part of a multi-generational family collection belonging to a long, prestigious lineage of high-ranking Freemasons.Additionally, this lot includes the original hand-annotated paper archive slip reading \"From Wendell\'s.\" Wendell\'s is a legendary historic American die-striking and token manufacturing firm. Combined with their high fraternal provenance, these pieces represent incredibly rare, uncirculated archive stock for serious exonumia historians.Please review the listing photos for exact condition details. Packaged securely to preserve the copper finish and shipped fast and FREE with tracking. Thank you!
