"1789" Mott Token MS Cent Weight Values

Greysheet & Red Book® Price Guide

Sponsor

shop eBay

Sponsor

shop CAC

Sponsor

shop US Coins and Jewelry

Sponsor

shop Stacks Bowers Auctions

Sponsor

shop Great Collections

"1789" Mott Token MS Cent Weight Values

Details

This 19th century store card has long been considered an early token because of its date (1789). Most scholars believe it was produced no earlier than 1807 (possibly in the Hard Times era of the late 1830s) as a commemorative of the founding of the Mott Company, and served as a business card. The firm, operated by Jordan Mott, was located at 240 Water Street, a fashionable section of New York at that time.

Basic Information

GSID:

246

Coin Date:

"1789"

Denomination:

Token / Token

Designation:

MS

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Mott

Variety 2:

Cent Weight

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Feedback:

Available on Greysheet Marketplace

View All

Dealer Directory

View All Dealers
Rarity7
FEATURED

Greysheet News

View All News
CFA Considers 2027 Commemorative Designs
CFA Considers 2027 Commemorative Designs
4/7/2026

The Commission of Fine Arts reviewed proposed designs for 2027 commemoratives to benefit America's Vet Dogs.

The Business of Numismatics: April 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
The Business of Numismatics: April 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
4/6/2026

Three months into this fast-paced year, the rare coin market is stable, but does not necessarily possess the heat it had previously.

1796/5 Half Eagle Leads Heritage U.S. Coins Auction to Nearly $12 Million
1796/5 Half Eagle Leads Heritage U.S. Coins Auction to Nearly $12 Million
4/1/2026

Early U.S. gold rarities, an 1879 Flowing Hair Stella and S.S. Central America ingots power strong results in March 26-28 event

Map icon

DAVID LAWRENCE RARE COINS