AAA Historical Americana - World Exonumia.

World Exonumia 2006 Mail Bid Sale of EXONUMIA:
Tokens, medals, Counterstamps, Historical Americana,
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CrossRef: Bi-Metals //Hard Rubber Tokens: US //Indians/American Native Indians // State of DE Delaware //
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101. DE Vulcanized Trunk Fiber Bi-metal Advertising Token. "Genuine National Vulcanized Trunk Fiber" around Native American bust / "National Vulcanized Fiber Company Wilmington, Del." around "This is Made of National Vulcanized Fiber" 37 mm, two types of vulcanized fiber, red obverse and black reverse (bi-metal). Uncirculated, holed, as made, to demonstrate the fiber's strength. Unc. $50.00-75.00+
CrossRef: California Fractional Gold //
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102. CA California Fractional Souvenir Gold Half Dollar, ca. 1890. From 1885 to 1905 it was fashionable in California to strike souvenir copies of the Gold Rush era fractional gold coins that had by then disappeared from circulation. Stars around liberty head left, "1853" below / Wreath around "California Gold" and star. Uncirculated to proof-like, struck from rusted dies. 10 mm, appears to be 10 carat gold. $30.00-35.00+
CrossRef: California Fractional Gold //

103. CA California Gold Imitations. Eleven modern imitations of fractional California gold coins. Dates in the 1850s, mostly Indian and liberty head half and quarter dollars with bear reverse. All but one Unc. $20.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Celluloid - cello //Whitehead and Hoag //

104. New England Fat Mens Club Pinback, ca. 1896. Black on white. "I Am a Member N. E. Club" around very fat man who looks like a bigger version of Stan Laurel of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team. By Whitehead and Hoag, 25 mm. XF. $20.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Celluloid - cello //Whitehead and Hoag //

105. Oval Stetson Hat Pinback, ca. 1896. Multi-colored advertising pinback for the famous Stetson hats. "Stetson Hats Best in the World" above beaver and eagle holding the company's red, white and blue shield, on gold background. Oval 25 mm x 15 mm. Whitehead and Hoag label on back indicated patented 1896. cello, XF. $25.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Celluloid - cello //Other Fraternal Issuers //

106. Tarcisian Pinback. Blue on white pinback. "League of Tarcisians For the King!" around motto above drapery over figure of Christ. 23 mm. XF. $20.00-25.00+
CrossRef: Celluloid - cello //
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107. 12 Miscellaneous Celluloid Buttons. Mostly vintage celluloids, including Admiral Dewey, 1910 Flag Day, 1912 Riley Week, nice full-headress Indian, Mississippi River Boat Days, couple of grain dealers celluloids, advertising, 12 mm to 70 mm. 12pcs, about VF-XF. $20.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Seals/Stamping-seals/Stencils //Italy //Other Engravers/DieSinkers/Medalist //Countermarked Coins: Medieval //
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108. Ancient Roman Sestertius made into a Medieval Christian Seal or Die for Making Baked Clay Tokens! This began as an ancient coin, a sestertius of the Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). Much later the piece was engraved intaglio on the reverse with a Christian cross in the shape of a sword, surrounded by rays and a circle. In an outer circle are medieval Gothic letters that are too patined to read. This could have been used as a stamp to mark a monastery's goods, or it might have been used to make pottery tokens by impressing clay, and then firing the clay in a kiln. (Tokens of this sort occasionally are found in archaeological excavations, but are rare). The original sestertius of Antoninus Pius is well worn, but his laureate bust is clearly identifiable, as are the letters "AVG" for the title Augustus that appear to the left of the bust. 30 mm, brass, patined black, with areas of yellow. UNIQUE! We could find nothing remotely like this in any auction catalog or reference book! Engraving worn, VG, with sediment in recessed areas. $500.00-2000.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Game Counters (non-U.S.) //
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109. Roman Dupondius Copy of Augustus Made for Use as Gaming Piece, 1903. High quality, struck copy of a dupondius of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). "Avgvstvs XIX BC" around radiate bust of emperor / "S C" around temple, over "Provident" This had us stumped with its date of 19 BC until we found a 1969 "Numismatist" article that illustrated it on page 303. It is a game piece used in the board "Game of the Caesars" produced in 1903 by C. B. Arnold. 30 mm, copper. XF. $35.00-50.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //
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110. Copy of Engraved Ancient Gem Stone. Oval copy of engraved ancient gem stone by Pamphilos. Bust of Diana, the goddess of hunting, holding bow and quiver, crescent above head. See Forrer 4: 371. Seems to be struck from a 19th century die made from a high quality cast of a museum specimen. The artist's signature appears in small Greek letters to the right of the bust of the goddess. 30 x 26 mm, uniface, two pinholes for mounting made in the blank, outer margin of excess edge metal. XF-AU. $60.00-75.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Counterfeit Coins //Ancient Rome //

111. 29 Copies of Ancient Roman Republican Denarii. Twenty-nine copies of Roman Republican denarii made by Becker, Inc. in the 1960s from casts of museum specimens. Made from a steel-colored metal whose color distinguishes them from the originals. Many are in envelopes with with detailed descriptions and attributions to Sydenham, Babylon, and other catalog numbers in the handwriting of Harold Roepe, founder of the Ancient Coin Club of America. (Brunk cataloged ancient coins for their auctions in the 1960s, and bought these copies from Roepe before he retired). Lot of 29, about XF. $150.00-300.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Counterfeit Coins //Greece //

112. Copies of Ancient Greek Staters. Three copies of Greek staters made by Becker, Inc. in the 1960s from casts of museum specimens. Amphipolis, Rhodes, and Persian Satrap Mausollis of Caria. High relief in an alloy imitating silver. About XF. $30.00-40.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Counterfeit Coins //Greece //

113. Copies of Large Ancient Greek Silver Coins. Four copies of large Greek silver coins probably made during 1960s. Syracuse dekadrachm with reverse horses & chariot, Athens tetradrachm, Lysimachus King of Thrace tetradrachm. Silver color, source unknown, all have edge casting marks. About XF. $30.00-40.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Horses //Greece //

114. Jewelry Copies of Ancient Greek Coins. Two copies probably made for jewelry use before 1960. 1). Brass 27 mm mule of Syracuse and Carthage silver coins. Female head surrounded by dolphins "Syracuse" in Greek / Horse's head, Aramaic inscription. 2) Perhaps earlier copper 27 mm of Byzantinum with type of Pegasus and legend / Dolphin over seashell. About XF. $25.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Counterfeit Coins //Religious/Theology/Church/Bible //Jewish/Judaica/Hebraica //Ancient Rome //

115. 11 Copies of Biblical Coins. Eleven copies from various sources probably pre-1975. Two denarii of Tiberius (the "Tribute Penny"), two tetradrachms of Tyre, and the rest are copies of Jewish Widow's mites and shekels. About F/XF. $30.00-50.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Ship/Sailing/Nautical //Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Copy of coin //Counterfeit Coins //Ancient Rome //

116. 2 Copies of Marc Anthony Legion Denarii. Two copies of Marc Anthony Denarii of the 8th and 13th Legions from the Roman Civil Wars of 30 BC. Galley / Legion Standard. Except for edge cast marks, these are good copies since the originals were poorly made, war issues. Probably made ca. 1960s. F/VF. $25.00-35.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Counterfeit Coins //Copy of coin //Italy //Netherlands //

117. 7 Copies of Ancient and Medieval Coins. Seven copies, probably ca. 1960s. Valia drachm, Cunobeline Celtic stater in gold colored alloy, Celtic ring money, Marcus Aurelius and Trajan denarii (nice copies), early Islamic dinar, 1577 Siege of Groningen klippe (Maillet Plate 44: 2). About VF/XF. Scarce! $40.00-60.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //India //Copy of coin //Kings/Queens Non-England/France //
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118. India. Struck Copy of an Ancient Indo-Greek Coin. The Indo-Greeks were the successors of Alexander's empire in India. This seems to be a crude imitation of one of their denarii. Bust of ruler in odd headdress holding scepter / Ruler on horseback and legend in crude Greek letters reading "Basilous" for king, but most of the king's name is off the flan. Has trident symbol in field of the sort used by some Indian native states as a mintmark. Purpose? 18 mm, brass. F-VF. $15.00-20.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //School Award/Medal of Merit // State of NY New York //
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119. NY Copy of Ancient Syracuse Dekadrachm, ca. 1890. Greek letters and four dolphins around female head. Very nice, uniface copy of Syracuse Dekadrachm in gilt brass. Signed on reverse Wallbank Co. 33 mm. Probably for Syracuse, N.Y. organization or for Syracuse University. $20.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //England-Great Britain //Copy of coin //

120. Copy of Penny of William I of England. Halfway decent copy of Penny of William the Conqueror (1066-1087) in base metal. Nice portrait, edge cast marks. Probably 1960s. XF. $20.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Copy of coin //Kings/Queens Non-England/France //
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121. Austria. Struck Copy of Four Ducats, 1915. Struck copy in gilt brass of large, four ducat gold coin of Francis Joseph, called "gypsy gold" because it was used for ornamentation on women's clothing. Bust / Double-headed eagle closely copying genuine coin with original legends. 40 mm, gilt brass. AU. $20.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Copy of coin //Numismatists // State of MA Massasachusts //

122. MA Struck Copy of 1792 "Silver Center" Cent, 1988. Obverse is an enlarged copy of the 1792 cent, which clearly shows the "silver plug". Reverse "The Worthy Coin 1938-1988, Celebrating 50 Years of Numismatic Excellence, Corrado Romano, Founder 1928 Inc. 1938" Silver dollar size, aluminum proof, 38mm.
CrossRef: Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Greek ancient designs //Books/Literature on Tokens/Medals //Books/Literature on Tokens/Medals //
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123. "Monumental Coins: Buildings and Structures on Ancient Coinage", 1999. By Marvin Tameanko, 242 pages, numerous photos and line drawings, hard bound cloth, gilt. Mint with color dust cover. $35.00-45.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Ancient //Greece //
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124. Roman Coin of Augustus (37 BC-15 AD) Countermarked by the Kings of Edessa in Messopotamia, ca. 30 . Christopher Howgego first identified this type of c/m, which is found on only a handful of ancient Roman coins, in 'Greek Imperial Countermarks' (RNS 1985). The very rare series is written in Old Edessan, and this stamp appears to be "Manou" for "King". The coin was minted by Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) in Antioch, Syria. Emperor's Bust / "SC" in wreath. 22 mm bronze. G-VF, much of design obliterated by the countermark, which is a large 8 mm square "Manou" (see Howgego 153 and 695). VERY RARE, and this is the only example that has appeared at auction. Countermark VF, but weak to the left where the stamp may have begun to break up. $150.00-250.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Ancient //Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Germany //

125. "CAES" Countermarked Moneyer As of Roman Emperor Augustus. As of Augustus issued in 7 BC by the Moneyer Maecilus Tullus. Countermarked "CAES" for "Caesar" by a Roman legion on the German frontier. $30.00-35.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Ancient //Germany //Switzerland //Italy //Ancient Rome //
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126. Emperor Augustus German Frontier Countermark. Orichalcum Dupondius of the Emperor Autustus (27BC-14AD), countermarked "AVG" in a Roman Legion camp on the German frontier, probably in what is now Switzerland. 'Avgvstvs/Tribvnivc/Potest' in laurel wreath, reverse 'Cn Piso Cn F III Vir Aaaff' around large SC, BN-473, C-378, RIC-71. About VF. $125.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Ancient //Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Italy //Germany //
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127. Countermarked Roman Bronze Coin, ca. 50AD. Countermarked Roman As. This is a "lime coin" (a thin cast copy made on the German frontier), which is so worn that its design cannot be distinguished. It has two countermarks: 1. AVG for "Augustus" 2. TI C A for "Tiberius Caesar Augustus." The latter countermark of Claudius (41-54 AD) is quite unusual. It is only known on coins of Caligula (37-41) with Seated Vesta reverse (Sear-516), and was the subject of a 1980 article by Rodolgo Martini in Rivista Italiana di Numismatica. The purpose of the countermarks, which were applied at a Roman legion fort somewhere on the German frontier, was to authorize the continued circulation of such worn and light weight coins. Black patina, countermarks weak but legible. AG. $40.00-50.00+
CrossRef: Italy //Ancient Rome //
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128. Ancient Rome. Sestertius of Domitian, 81-9, 81-9. Sestertius of Domitian (81-96 AD). Titles around laureate bust / "S C" and Minerva advancing, holding spear and shield. Seaby-806. VG-F, with corrosion spot on reverse, but nice, Fine portrait. $100.00-125.00+
CrossRef: Italy //Ancient coins/Roman coins/Greek coins copy copies //Greek ancient designs //
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129. Ancient Rome. Silver Denarius of Trajan for Conquest of Romania. Denarius of Trajan (98-117 AD). Titles around laureate bust of emperor / "SPQR Optimo Principi" around weeping Dacia, seated at foot of military trophy. This commemorates the conquest of Romania (ancient Dacia). RIC-220. 17 mm, silver, trace of vertigris. F/VF, some light green. $50.00-75.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Ancient //Italy //Counterfeit Coins //

130. Ancient Roman Limesfaschen Unusual Lot of 20. "Limesfaschen" are ancient counterfeits of Roman bronze coins which were made on the German frontier. Often found in excavations of legion forts, but rarely seen on the numismatic market. These are about a third the weight of the original coins, and all have countermarks, both very worn. They were countermarked to validate worn coins for extended circulation, often with the countermarks virtually worn off. The marks were applied in legion forts and some can be identified. A couple have a very week "AVG" for 'Augustus'. Another has a previously unknown shield countermark, with others have large marks previously unknown to Brunk. A number have "TI CA" for 'Tiberius Caesar Augustus' (or the misspelled version "IT CA"). Until this group was discovered, that mark was quite unusual and rare, and had only been known on coins of Caligula (37-54 AD) with the Seated Vesta reverse (Sear-516). Most are so worn that nothing can be seen of the designs, although "SC" is visible on the reverse of one, and two seem to have the bust of Caligula. Lot of 20, including some Roman colonials also with countermarks. Only fair condition, but a rare lot of ancient counterfeits with Roman legion marks. $50.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Ancient //Iran/Islamic //Afghanistan //Hungary //

131. Early Medieval Afghanistan Silver Coin Countermarked by the White Huns, ca. 590 . Sassanian (Persian) dirham silver coin of Hormizd IV (579-590), Year 1, Balk Mint. Has two rare countermarks of the Hepthalities (White Huns) of Afghanistan. Obverse countermark is head left in headdress. Reverse countermark is the symbol of the Alchon tribe of Hepthalities. $100.00-125.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Medieval //Italy //
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132. Byzantine Empire Countermark, ca. 620 . The Byzantine General Belisarius invaded Sicily in 535 AD, and when Heraclius (610-641 AD) became emperor seventy-five years later, he found that most of the bronze coins in circulation there had been introduced by Belisarius' troops, and were in need of validation. Different types of countermarks were used for different weight coins. This 30 mm heavy follis of the Emperor Justinian I (527-565 AD) was countermarked with a pair of hinged stamps. The reverse stamp was carefully positioned to obliterate the original mintmark. It is a 15 mm circular depression with the initials "SCLS" (for Sicily). Exactly opposite on the other side of the coin is a crowned, facing bust of the Emperor Heraclius with a short beard beside his monogram. The countermarking probably was done in the towns of Syracuse or Catania. BMC-370 DO-241, Seaby-882. Original coin VG-Fine, countermark VF. Beautiful, dark sea-green patina. $50.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Govermental //West Indies //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //
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133. Eight Reales Piece of Cut Money, ca. 1650. Cutting coins was common in the 17th to early nineteenth centuries in the West Indies and frontier America as a way to make small change. One well known example is the P.B cut-and-countermarked quarter segments made during the early 19th century in New Orleans by the Planters Bank. This is a circa 1590-1650 eight reales of Philip III or Philip IV, which has been cut in half. What remains is the upper part of the crowned Spanish shield / Lower part of the Arms of Spain. Contemporary accounts note cutting often was done with an axe, but this piece was ineptly made. The maker cut it four more times, but three strikes did not go through, and a small additional segment has been clipped from this slightly bent silver piece's edge. Coin probably F-VF before cutting. $75.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: Medieval //Countermarked Coins: Ancient //Books/Literature on Tokens/Medals //Books/Literature on Tokens/Medals //

134. "World Countermarks on Medieval and Modern Coins", 1976. By Gregory G. Brunk, 401 pages, yellow cloth with dust cover, in original shrink wrap. Reprints 55 articles from The Numismatist and American Journal of Numismatics, including Frank Duffield's classic "Trial List Countermarked Coins of the World" (1919-1921) and Howland Wood's "Coinage of the West Indies with Especial Reference to the Cut and Countermarked Pieces" (1914). $35.00-45.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //Error (Double struck/incuse, etc.)/Trial //
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135. Countermarked Rare Brockage Large Cent! 1849. The date of this coin can be seen in mirror image on the reverse as 184- with the last digit overstruck by the countermark so it might be "1849" or "1848" The large cent is slightly broad struck because of the multiple strikes. The reverse had at least two solid coin die incuse stampings with a shift of about 5 degrees between them, which resulted in offset stars. It finally was stamped at an extreme angle by the edge of another coin, which did not eject. This resulted in a depressed area of reeding at the coin's edge and also flattened part of the obverse date. The coin then circulated for some time before being stamped on both the obverse and reverse by "H. Whitcombe" This piece was called "H. Whitcomb" by others, and was listed as Brunk W-476, "H. Whitcomb" before it could be examined, and the "e" at the end of the merchant's name recognized. Rare Large Cent brockage, probably the only brockage countermarked! $1500.00-2000.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //
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136. "L. Alden" Early American Bar Punch. Apparently an Early American token that should be identifiable as the latest date of the 5 known specimens is 1826. Clear and bold c/m in rectangular bar punch with toothed border, left side a bit weak, about VF/XF. On slick early Large Cent. $150.00-175.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Silversmith/Goldsmith //Large Cent related //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //
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137. PA (Philadelphia) "I.A" Early American Hallmark of Joseph Anthony's Sons. No hallmark directory offers an exact match to this mark, but it is quite similar to many of the known hallmarks used by Joseph Anthony. It only differs in having a period between the two initials, rather than a middle dot. Anthony & Sons was a Philadelphia partnership from 1810 to 1814. RARE. Only known specimen. Bold XF c/m on clean VG 1803 Large Cent. $150.00-175.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Nickel/5c //
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138. "L. L. Arnold". On 1867 shield nickel. struck both sides, about Fine mark on pitted VF nickel. $50.00-75.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NJ New Jersey //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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139. NJ "Asbury Park, N.J." Also see James Bradley, whose c/m are sometimes found on coins with this stamp. The Asbury Park c/m probably advertised his land development for temperance advocates. Bold XF c/m on darkish Good 1873 dime. $125.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //Silversmith/Goldsmith //Large Cent related //
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140. PA Philadelphia: William Ashmead Circular Stamp. Early American Token: William Ashmead was a Philadelphia silversmith from 1797 until the late 1810s. These "Ashmead" and "Phila" stamps are on obverse and reverse of a 1806 Large Cent. On the obv. the stamps are XF and very clear, on AG cent with clear date. The rev. stamps are more in a circular pattern, somewhat overstamped and more difficult to read. UNIQUE with both stamps, one other specimen known on an 1818 cent with 'Ashmead' only. Rare! See Rulau p.60. $200.00-250.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of CT Connecticut //
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141. (CT: Preston) William Avery. "Wm. Avery" on silver two reales. Attributed by Rulau (p.279) to Preston, CT. The period after "Wm" is at the top, not the normal bottom, which may make attribution a bit easier. Struck twice on almost slick coin, top c/m partially weak, bottom c/m bold, but last two letters weak, about F/XF on AG coin. Appears that the two reales has been overstruck by another coin or token die, but it is difficult to tell. Only example on two reales. One of only 5 known. $125.00-200.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Silversmith/Goldsmith //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //Large Cent related //
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142. (MA: Boston) RARE Baldwin & Jones Boston Silversmiths. Early American Token: Choice XF bar punch in scroll of "Baldwin & Jones" on Large Cent. In 1810 Jabez L. Baldwin and John B. Jones became partners as clock makers and silversmiths, in Boston. Baldwin died in 1819, the year of this coin. This choice VF/XF 1819 Large Cent is the latest dated specimen of only 4 known, some c/m in rectangles, this one in a neat scroll. RARE. Rulau p.28. $250.00-350.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Rulau.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of TX Texas //Saloon (on item) //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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143. TX RARE Bryan TEXAS SALOON of J.L. Barnes. A very rare and highly desirable TEXAS Saloon counterstamp: "J.L. Barnes/Saloon/Bryan./Tex." The 1880 Census listed him as hotel keeper in Houston, but it is not known when he ran the saloon in Bryan. A wonderful opportunity for research. RARE. CHOICE and sharp VF/XF c/m on clean 1874 arrow & rays Seated Half Dollar. $500.00-700.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of CT Connecticut //Watch/Clock Related //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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144. (CT: Bristol): Wallace Barnes. There is an 1885 advertisement from a Wallace Barnes of Bristol, CT, a maker of clock springs. "Wallace Barnes" in curved punch, struck twice on obverse (top strike weak, bottom strike XF), and once weakly on the reverse. On toned Good+ 1847 Seated Quarter. One of only two known on quarters. $150.00-200.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of CT Connecticut //Silversmith/Goldsmith //Bust US Half Dollar //Countermarked Coins: Arms Inspector //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //
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145. (CT: Hartford): Roswell Bartholomew - Early American Token! From 1804 Roswell Bartholomew was a silversmith partner of James Ward, who also countermarked coins. The 1806 Hartford American Mercury listed them as a military store that sold 'Infantry, Cavalry & Matross Swords, guns, cartouch boxes, pistols, caps, holsters & valises; epaulettes & Sergeant's knots, sashes, feathers, laces & cards, Cockades, priming wires & brushes; French & bugle horns, trumpets, drums & fifes; standards, etc...' In 1814 the firm became Ward, Bartholmew and Brainard, keeping that name until the 1830 death of Brainard. From 1830 to 1840 Bartholomew was a silversmith who also sold real estate, iron and copper goods. "RB" in serrated oval hallmark. An odd stamp, which might have been meant for military items. Bold VF mark on VF 1811 Bust Half Dollar, holed and plugged. One of only 3 known on half dollar! $400.00-500.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Cover Color Photo. A Fine example in the Sept. 1992 B&M auction realized $330
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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146. "E.C. Beardsley". Unlisted in Rulau. Small letter one-line punch, sharp XF mark on Good 1876 Seated Half dollar. $75.00-100.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Dollar: Silver Dollar //
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147. E.C. Beardsley on Dollar. Unlisted in Rulau. Small letter one-line punch of "E.C. Beardsley", sharp XF on Very Good 1879 Morgan Dollar, VG, some obv. scratches. $100.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Nickel/5c //Silversmith/Goldsmith //Jewelers //
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148. TX RARE San Antonio: Bell & Bros. VERY RARE Texas mark. Samuel Bell was born in 1798, moved to Texas in the 1850's and became highly regarded as a silversmith and jeweler. They were well known in San Antonio (see long write up in Brunk). "Bell & Brothers/San-Antonio/Texas", sharp XF c/m on AG 1867 shield nickel. VERY RARE, only known specimen on a nickel, one of TWO KNOWN. $750.00-1000.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Cover Color Photo
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //Gunsmith/Guns/Pistols //Other Engravers/DieSinkers/Medalist //
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149. (NY:Lyons and Newark): UNIQUE Silver Hard Times Token, GUNSMITH MARKS. This double countermarked piece has never been sold at auction, and it is illustrated and discussed in both Rulau and Brunk. The first stamp is "A. Henshaw" Bar Punch by a gunsmith and engraver of Newark, NY, who lived close to the other gunsmith who stamped this coin. In fact, the marks appear to have been applied at the same time! Orra Bennett made percussion halflock guns in Lyons, NY, and applied the incuse marks "O. Bennett" and "Lyons" above and below "A. Henshaw". The Bennett mark is UNIQUE, and the only other example of a Henshaw mark also is stamped "1837", which dates these pieces. Very strong and bold XF marks on 1789 Two Reales, clear and strong Good, small hole at edge. A once in a lifetime chance to bid on a UNIQUE Gunsmith Hard Times Token, apparently stamped by two friends! $2500.00-2550.00+
COMMENT: ex-Maurice Gould, ex-Ralph Goldstone, ex-Doc Carberry, 1976. Rulau plate specimen. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. Rulau notes the "A. Henshaw" c/m on a 1822 large cent realized $1500 in a 1996 Kirtley auction. Rulau p.127 values the Henshaw mark at $2200.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of FL Florida //
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150. (FL Treasure Island): Bil-Mar, 1939. Hank Thoele recently solved the puzzle of this enigmatic countermark, which previously was identified to Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay, and then to the Treasure Island Amusement Park in Scarborough Mere, Yorkshire, England. Treasure Island is a small community in Florida that is located west of St. Petersburg on an island connected to the mainland by the Treasure Island Causeway. One of its hotels is the Bilmar Beach Resort. So this is a Florida countermark that may have been used fifty years ago as the latest known date is 1948. Perhaps a FL researcher can discover the reason for its issue! "Bil-Mar/Treasure Island", strong and bold XF c/m on English Penny of 1918, VG. Less than a dozen known. $75.00-85.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. One of the very few FL c/m!
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of IA Iowa //Norway //
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151. (IA): G. Bitzer. This interesting countermark also is found on an 1867 Cedar Rapids, IA bridge token that is in the style of a Civil War token. Since Bitzer is a Scandinavian name, and the c/m also is known on a Norwegian two ore, the Bitzer c/ms are listed in some Scandinavia references. Until recently its connection to Iowa was uncertain, but a search of Civil War induction records indicates that two people named "G. Bitzer" enlisted in Muscatine County; one of them apparently stamped this coin years later. "G. Bitzer" on 1882 Jamaican farthing. One of only 3 known, all on different coins and tokens. Unique. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. Rulau IA-CR2
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Bolen: J.A. Bolen //Diesinker //
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152. (MA Springfield) J.A. Bolen, Medalist and Diesinker. The famous Bolen worked from 1858 to 1874 in Springfield. This restrike was made by a Boston coin dealer in the 1950s or 1960s using two original stamps to 'tease' Maurice Gould, the well known writer on countermarked coins. "J.A. Bolen", 12 mm on obv. "J.A. Bolen", 9 mm. on rev. Two distinct stamps, about F/XF on VF 1847 Large Cent. $50.00-60.00+
COMMENT: ex-Gould. See Rulau p.683.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //
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153. (MA) "Boston". Some "Boston" countermarks seem to have been intended as city name stamps, while others indicate particular merchants. 13 mm sharp XF c/m on 1875-CC Seated Half Dollar, AG. $35.00-45.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //
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154. (MA) "Boston" on Mexican Eight Reales. Some "Boston" countermarks seem to have been intended as city name stamps, while others indicate particular merchants. 7 mm bold XF c/m on 1834 Mexican 8 reales, sharp VF. $50.00-60.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Large Cent related //Silversmith/Goldsmith //
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155. (NY New York City): Zalmon Bostwick, Silversmith. From 1846 to 1852 Bostwick was a silversmith in NYC. "Z. Bostwick" script in shaped bar punch, unusual with upper and lower case letters. Bold VF+ on G 1843 Large Cent. RARE, one of only 3 known specimens. $175.00-200.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. See Rulau p.331.
CrossRef: Large Cent related //Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //
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156. J.N. Bourne - 1873 on Large Cent. Brunk B-923 "J.N. Bourne" (twice) or possibly "I.N.", and "1873", bold XF marks on 1849 Large Cent. UNIQUE. $25.00-50.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of CT Connecticut //Half cent/related //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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157. (CT New Cannan): Unusual CIRCULAR BAND A.M. Bouton on Early Half Cent. According to Rulau, Alexander Malachi Bouton of New Cannan was born in 1807 and was a tool maker. This is an exceeding unusual c/m coin which has been stamped three times. Around the reverse rim is a highly unusual, serrated circular band mark "A. M. Bouton Warranted" of the sort that appears on such things as nineteenth century saw blades. "Cast Steel" is stamped twice in the center, overlapping and at right angles to each other. Sharp and bold XF c/m on Early Half Cent, perhaps 1797, AG. Unique! $225.00-250.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Swoger TAMS article, 1991; Photo Rulau.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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158. "A.C. BOWE". Bold XF mark on 1876 Seated Quarter, VG+. Should be identifiable. One of only 3 known. $50.00-60.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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159. (NY New York City): Boyd. This is a well known countermark, but its origins have been a mystery. Recently Michael McAllister noticed that the letter style of "Boyd" is identical to the typeface used by "Boyd's Directories" in its publications and advertisements. William H. Boyd of New York City was well known from the middle to late nineteenth century for publishing city and state directories. "Boyd" VF c/m on 1876 Seated Quarter, VG. $75.00-85.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //Temperance //
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160. NY NYC and Asbury Park NJ: Bradley & Smith Brushes and Asbury Temperance Resort. James A. Bradley and Alfred H. Smith were manufacturers and importers of brushes in NYC. "Bradley & Smith Brushes, N.Y." on obv. "Asbury Park, N.J." on rev. to advertise Bradley's temperance resort (see Brunk for information and photo). Sharp and bold XF+ c/ms on 1873 arrows & rays Seated Half Dollar, Choice and sharp VF/XF. Rare. One of only 3 with this combination of c/ms. $250.00-300.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Rulau. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Half cent/related //

161. (PA: Philadelphia?): J. Bramble. A possible issuer was James Bramble, an innkeeper in Philadelphia in the 1850 census. A well known countermark that seems to be a trademark. "J. Bramble/(star)", sharp and bold XF c/m on XF 1854 XF Half Cent, minor rim damage. $75.00-100.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //Copy of coin //Coins: Colonial coin copy copies //
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162. y. Not a particularly good copy of a Brasher doubloon with "EB" countermark, made in the 1960s or 1970s. Gilt pot metal, about VF.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Gunsmith/Guns/Pistols //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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163. (NY Rochester?): George A. Brown. A person of this name was a gunsmith in Rochester c. 1845, but it is not known if he issued this c/m thirty years later. "Geo. A. Brown", weak Good c/m on AG 1876 Seated Quarter. $150.00-175.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of ME Maine //Silversmith/Goldsmith //Large Cent related //
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164. "H.S. Burges". While Rulau suggested Burges was a silver plater in Baltimore, MD, Frank Thoele reports that many Burgeses lived in Maine in the 1850s and 1860s. The top "B" is missing on most of his c/m coins because his stamp broke. "H.S. Burges" F/VF c/m on G/VG 1838 Large Cent, pitted. $50.00-60.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of ME Maine //Large Cent related //Gunsmith/Guns/Pistols //Silversmith/Goldsmith //
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165. "H.S. Burges". As above, bold VF+ c/m on choice 1851 Large Cent, VG/F. $50.00-75.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of ME Maine //Large Cent related //Gunsmith/Guns/Pistols //Silversmith/Goldsmith //
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166. "H.S. Burges". As above, bold XF c/m on nice VG 1852 Large Cent. $50.00-75.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of IA Iowa //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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167. IA Dubuque: Charles Cannon, Grocer. RARE IOWA Mark. Until recently the only information that could be located about Cannon was a couple of city directory listings, which noted Charles and Henry Cannon sold groceries at 41 Main from 1857 to 1860. Then Josiah Conzett's 'Recollections of People and Events of Dubuque Iowa, 1846-1890' was put on the internet by a genealogist. 'Next to the (American) hotel, Geo. Starr had a grocery store. Here my brother Jacob worked the winter of 1847/48. Next to that the Cannon Bros, Bill, Chas. and Henry, also had a grocery store.' One of the few Iowa countermarks, and struck before the Civil War when Dubuque was a major Mississippi River town. "C. Cannon/Grocer/No.41/Dubuque, Iowa." Bold VF at top, with only first 3 letters of last line clear, on Good+ 1854 arrow & rays Seated Half Dollar. Only half a dozen known, only 3 on half dollars. RARE. $400.00-450.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //Large Cent related //
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168. (MA: Roxbury) "W. Capen" bar punch on 1797 Cent. Unique Early American Token! Rulau attributes to William Capen of Roxbury, MA. In toothed rectangular bar punch, bold XF mark, on obv of 1797 Large Cent, AG with date and Liberty clear. Interesting smith mark, needing further research. Rare! $250.00-300.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Rulau. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of TX Texas //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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169. (TX Houston?): G.W. Capron. Rulau notes that many example of this c/m appear on New Orleans Mint coins, and suggests they were issued by a Southerner. Hank Thoele searched the relevant Census records, and discovered that a person of this name was listed in the 1860 Census in Houston (while another was listed in Attleborough, MA). Two types of marks are known, one with a backwards "N". This has the usual "N" in the name. "G. W. Capron", rectangular bar punch, VF, on AG 1853 arrows & rays Seated Quarter. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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170. "S.R. Clapp - Cast Steel". This may be a predecessor of today's international ClappDiCo, the 'world's leader in super-abrasive cutlery tools', but its history has not been traced. "S.R. Clapp - Cast Steel" (last letter of 'Steel' off edge); "E. Robbins" on rev., all bold XF, on AG 1827 Large Cent, rev. scratches. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Nickel/5c //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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171. OH Willoughby: Lot of 5 Carter Diamond Tool. Neat lot of 5 modern pieces: "Carter Diamond Tool Corp./1920-2000/Willoughby, Ohio". 5pcs: On 1920 Buffalo nickel (Good), and on 2000 cent, 2 on quarters and dollar (Unc).
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //
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172. "T. Catley" on Hard Times Token. Curved VF mark on Jacksonian Hard Times token, F/VF, some punch marks. One of 2 known on HTT. $150.00-200.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Half cent/related //
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173. CH 4 Cts on Half Cent. Interesting revaluation of a half cent to 4 cents! "CH./4 Cts" bold VF on obv & rev of 1855 slant 55 Half Cent, VG+. Only 7 pieces known. $75.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Jewelers //Watch/Clock Related //Large Cent related //
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174. NY Clyde: Occupational E.J. Chapin. RARE mark of E.J. Chapin, jeweler, clock and watch dealer. "E.J. Chapin/Clyde, N.Y./Dealer/Watches, Clocks &/Jewelery/Clyde, N.Y." with "E.J.Chapin"/"Clyde,N.Y" on reverse, Bold VF/XF c/m, on fully slick Large Cent, clipped. This combination of marks is UNIQUE and is the longest of all his marks. Appears to be some bar punches and some individual letter punches. Only 6 known from this merchant. Rare! $225.00-275.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Patent Medicine //Large Cent related //Medicine/Medical //
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175. MA Boston: UNIQUE Dr. J. Cheever. Dr. Joseph Cheever advertised in the 1854 Boston Herald: 'Agency for Dr. S.S. Fitch's Celebrated Medicines and Mechanical Remedies for cure of Consumption, Asthma, Female Diseases, etc.' Cheever was born ca. 1808 in New Hampshire, listed in the 1850 census in Charleston and in the 1860 census in Chelsea, both outside Boston. "Dr. J. Cheever", bold XF on Choice VG 1821 Large Cent. UNIQUE, only known specimen! See Brunk for text from Cheever's advertisement. $400.00-500.00+
COMMENT: ex-World Exonumia 30 May 1978, lot 1956. Photo, Rulau.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //Diesinker //
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176. NY NY New York City: James Chinery, Early American Token of a Die Cutter! Chinery was listed in the 1829 city directory at 90 William St., as a 'letter and tool' cutter. "J. Chinery/Die Cutter/205 W. St. N.Y." made from the stamp he would have used to mark his work. See Rulau page 41, who does not illustrate an example as it is so rare. Bold VF c/m on AG 1816 Real. RARE Early American Token! $450.00-500.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. See Brunk giant photo, p. 475.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of IL Illinois //Boot/Shoe/Feet //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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177. IL Ottawa: Child & Brother Shoemakers. The c/ms seem to have been issued c. 1862 as that is the latest date of the 14 known coins with this stamp. "Child & Bro./Ottawa Ill.", mostly bold VF c/m on AG/G arrows Seated Half Dollar. $250.00-300.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Half cent/related //
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178. PA Philadelphia: George W. Clark. In 1860 G.W. Clark was listed as a maker of whitelead, etc. at 217 Lodge St. George Clark was listed as a blacksmith at 1118 Whistar St., 1857-1875. "G. Clark/Phila", first line slightly curved, bold XF on Choice XF 1855 slant 55 Half Cent. $150.00-200.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Large Cent related //
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179. (PA: Philadelphia): G.W. Clark. Probably same issuer as above, single straight line punch "G.W. Clark", bold XF on choice Good+ 1847 Large Cent. Only 2 known of this variety, only known specimen on Large Cent. $125.00-175.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of IA Iowa //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //Territorial, Pre-Statehood //Hotel/Motel //
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180. (IA: Iowa City): Clark House. RARE pre-Civil War mark from Iowa's territorial capital. "Clark/House", bold XF on choice Good 1856-O Seated Half Dollar. One of only 3 known! Rare. $400.00-500.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Rulau; Photo, Brunk Journal of American Culture article, 1991. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //Horses //
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181. (NY Petersburg): Stephen P. Cobb. Cobb was listed in the 1860 census as a saddle and harness maker near Petersburg, NY. "S.P. Cobb", Bold VF mark on 1853 arrows & rays Good Seated Liberty Quarter. One of only 3 known on quarters. $200.00-300.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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182. W.E. Colman in Upper & Lower Letters. "W.E. Colman." An unusual mark with upper and lower case letters. Only known example and may be identifiable. Bold VF on choice VG+ 1851 Large Cent. $75.00-100.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Daguerreotype related //Large Cent related //Photography/Tintype/Daguerreotype/Etc. //
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183. NY NYC: RARE Cooper & Demarest DAGUERREOTYPE Artists. Finest of two known of this mark of James C. Cooper and Garret Brinckerhoff Demarest, who ran a NYC Daguerreotype photography firm at this address 1853-1856! Unique until recently, now one of two known! "Cooper & Demarest/222 Canal St", bold XF mark on Choice VF 1848 Large Cent. $400.00-500.00+
COMMENT: ex-Maurice Gould. Photo, Swoger TAMS Journal article, 1991; Photo, Rulau. Bosco 2000 auction of poor Large Cent, $240.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Patent Medicine //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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184. (NY: New York City) Try Corey's Ointment Patent Medicine. A probable issuer was George W. Corey, listed as a druggist at 157 Christopher Street in the 1881 NYC directory. "Try/ Corey's/Ointment", interesting quack medical merchant needing further research. Choice XF mark on Good+ 1856 Seated Quarter. $300.00-400.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Patent Medicine //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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185. (NY: NYC) Try Corey's Ointment Patent Medicine. "Try/Corey's/Ointment", interesting quack medical item. Choice XF mark, first few letters of 'Ointment' missing; on Good+ 1854 arrows Seated Half Dollar. $300.00-350.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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186. (NY: NYC) Try Corey's Ointment Patent Medicine. "Try/Corey's/Ointment", interesting quack medical item. On Dime, so part of mark does not show. Choice XF mark, only bottoms of 'Try' showing; on AG/Good 1854 arrows Seated Dime. $300.00-350.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Two Cent coin //
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187. "R.H. Crist". Unusual on Two Cent piece of 1864. Bold XF mark on choice Fine 1864 two cent. Only 5 known. $50.00-75.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Patent Office/Patents //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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188. (NY New York City) Unique Culvers Patent. Rulau attributes to Culver & Co, of 52 Cliff St, which sold a "Patent Hot Air Furnace". Unique "Culvers/Patent" in single circular mark, just the size of the dime! Bold VF mark on 1853 arrows Seated Dime, AG. See Rulau p.334-5. $350.00-450.00+
COMMENT: ex-Jess Peters, 1978. Photo, Rulau. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Territorial, Pre-Statehood // State of SD South Dakota // State of ND North Dakota //
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189. Dakota Territory. Possibly a rare territorial, of the Dakota Land Association. On planned off reverse of 1881 Indian Cent, "Dakota/Ass'n" individual letter punches, bold XF mark, cent Good. $100.00-500.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Patent Medicine //Medicine/Medical //
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190. MA Boston: Consult Dr. Darby. On Two Reales. Ralph H. Darby was first listed as an apothecary and by 1853 he was listed as a physician. Darby was no longer practicing medicine by 1856. "Consult/Dr. Darby/Boston", bold VF on head of Lima 1785 choice AG/G Two reales. $300.00-400.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Brunk TAMS Journal article, 1990. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Nickel/5c //
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191. "H.H. Davis". Bold XF mark on VG 1867 shield nickel. One of only 2 known on shield nickels, less than a dozen total. $50.00-65.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Indian Cent - Flying Eagle Cent //
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192. "D.H. Day". Bold XF mark below eagle on VG 1857 Flying Eagle cent. Less than a dozen known. $65.00-80.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of VT Vermont //Large Cent related //
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193. (VT?): "Geo. Delano". Two people named George Delano were living in Vermont according to the 1860 Census. Semi-circular mark, struck twice, once partially, once bold VF, so the result is a circle. AG bust Large Cent. $75.00-85.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Gunsmith/Guns/Pistols //
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194. NY Elmira: William P. Dewitt, Gunsmith. William Dewitt was a gunsmith beginning in 1848 and issued these countermarked coins ca. 1854. "W.P. Dewitt/Elmira", bold XF mark on Choice VG Lima 1777 Two Reales. One of only 4 known on 2 reales. $200.00-250.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Dollar: Silver Dollar //
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195. "J.R. Drodzeski." on DOLLAR - UNIQUE! Bold VF mark on choice VF 1884 Morgan Dollar. Unique! $100.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MS Mississippi //Badges: Official Police Badges //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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196. MS Meridian: T.V. Dunn POLICE BADGE made from Quarter, 1870. "T.V. Dunn/Meridian/M.S." in curved marks on obv. "City/Police/June 1870" on rev. Bold XF letter punches on VG 1860 Seated quarter. Pin removed, solder marks on obv. The Dunns were an old Meridian family, and one of the city's streets is called Dunn's Falls Road. RARE SOUTHERN Police c/m and badge. Rulau MS-Me-1. $200.00-225.00+
COMMENT: ex-VanOrmer.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //Large Cent related //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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197. (NY New York City): Charles C. Dyer, Saw Filer, Hard Times Token. Rulau page 165 lists this mark as a HTT, which seems likely, but also notes a single c/m coin dated 1847, which may be a typo. Dyer was listed as a saw filer and tool maker in the New York city directories from 1843. He used both a large (17 mm) stamp, and less often a small (12 mm) stamp. "C.C. Dyer", 12 mm, the scarcer narrow variety, bold VF on 1803 AG Large Cent, well worn. $100.00-125.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Bust US Coinage: 5/10/25c //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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198. (NY New York City): C.C. Dyer on Half Dime, Hard Times Token. As above, but the scarcer 12 mm variety, bold VF mark on choice Fine 1829 Bust Half Dime. $125.00-150.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //Large Cent related //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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199. (NY New York City): C.C. Dyer, Saw Filer, Hard Times Token. As above, but the large 17 mm variety. Bold VF on Good 1831 Large Cent. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //Large Cent related //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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200. (NY New York City): C.C. Dyer and Myers on Large Cent. As above, larger VF 17 mm mark, and "Myers", F/VF mark, on worn Brown AG 1803 Large Cent, clear date, etc., rim dings. Brunk photo page 233. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Brunk TAMS Journal article, 1990. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //Bust US Coinage: 5/10/25c //Hotel/Motel //
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201. (NY Albany): UNIQUE Eagle Hotel on 1804 Bust Dime! The letter style of this mark is similar to early advertisements of the Eagle Hotel in Albany, NY. Unusual upper and lower case italics "Eagle Hotel", bold XF mark on AG 1804 Bust Dime. Only known specimen and a rare early coin type! $600.00-650.00+
COMMENT: ex-VanOrmer collection. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. Rulau photo. 2005 Red Book value for AG 1804 dime is $600.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of ME Maine //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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202. (ME Bangor): John Ellis & Co. The firm was located at 8 Main St in 1868; the same person was listed as a jeweler, watchmaker and dealer in silver plate. "J. Ellis", small 9mm variety, bold VF mark on obverse AND reverse of Good 1857 Seated Quarter, toned. $150.00-200.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Dollar: Silver Dollar //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //Territorial, Pre-Statehood // State of NV Nevada //Mining/Metallurgy/Mineralogy //
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203. NV Unionville: Empire Gold & Silver Mining Co. Maurice Gould, who was the leading authority on merchant countermarks in the 1950s and 1960s, thought the example in his collection was from Virginia City. But a stock certificate of the company, which is reproduced in both Brunk and Rulau, shows an incorporation date of July 24, 1863, in Unionville, Humboldt County, N.T. (Nevada Territory). Given the size of the c/ms, it seems likely that they were intended for stamping ingots. ONLY KNOWN SPECIMEN of this Curved Bar Punch variety. 4 total. See extensive discussions in Rulau and Brunk. Bold XF mark on VG+ 1872 SEATED DOLLAR, holed. UNIQUE MINING SILVER DOLLAR! $1000.00-1050.00+
COMMENT: Ex-Gould. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Two Cent coin //
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204. "G. Evans" on Two Cent. Bold VF mark on obv. of nice AG/G 1865 two cent piece. Less than a dozen known. $50.00-65.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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205. "E.P. Everett". Slightly curved bold VF mark on brown AG 1837 Large Cent. $75.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of TX Texas //Barber US Coinage: 5/10/25/50c //
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206. TX San Antonio: Unique F&H Texas Mark! One of only two San Antonio countermarks! Unique Texas mark: "Mfg. Co./F & H/San Antonio, Tex.", all in circle, see picture. Partially weak F/VF mark on 1898 Barber Quarter, AG. One of the few c/ms on a Barber coin. $200.00-400.00+
COMMENT: ex-World Exonumia 26 Feb. 1979, lot 1934.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of OH Ohio //Daguerreotype related //Photography/Tintype/Daguerreotype/Etc. //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //
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207. (OH) Cincinnati: J.W. Faris, Photographer. See long writeup in Brunk about Faris photographers of Cincinnati. An 1844 advertisement noted Faris's Colored Photographic Miniatures with a gallery at 150 Main St. So this might be a Hard Times Token, although it more likely was issued a little later. "Faris"/"Cincinnati." in two separate marks, both XF, first "C" of 'Cincinnati' partially off the bust of the French King Louis XVIII on which it is stamped. One of the few American c/ms on a French coin. 1819-A French Five Francs, VG, holed at edge. Only two examples known for this photographer, and both varieties are UNIQUE! $600.00-650.00+
COMMENT: Photo, Brunk Journal of American Culture article, 1991; Photo, Rulau. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 // State of ME Maine // State of NH New Hampshire //
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208. (NH/ME): "R.W. Fernald". A search of genealogical records indicates that the Fernald family was located principally in New Hampshire and Maine, but "R.W. Fernald" has not yet been identified. Bold XF+ mark on sharp VF 1858 Seated Quarter. Only 6 known, only 2 on quarters. $75.00-85.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Wine/Whiskey/Spirts other than beer //
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209. (PA Philadelphia): Flanagan's Punch, Punchbowl. One of the few countermarks with a graphic symbol, a punchbowl. In 1837 Robert Flanagan operated the Lyon's Hotel at 112 N Sixth St. Its bar was called the Vulcan Hall, and Flanagan's Punch was one of the house drinks. "R. Flanagan's/Punch/(punchbowl)/112. N. 6th St" bold XF mark on 1787M Two Reales, AG/G, solder marks from removed pin. Classic and desirable countermark! Photo Rulau p.384. $300.00-400.00+
COMMENT: ex-World Exonumia 28 Nov. 1977, lot 1509. 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Ford, Henry Ford //Indian Cent - Flying Eagle Cent //
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210. Ford Automobile Co. For decades coins have been found stamped with the trademark of the Ford Automobile Co. While we do not know the original purpose of these coins, the 1958 'Numismatist' reported that 'The tale of the Ford Company offering a new car in return for certain specified coins is an old one that crops up periodically...' Hank Thoele has noted that the Ford marks are of two sorts. Those with a broken flourish to the 'F' in 'Ford' were struck c 1963, and five years after the 'Numismatist' report. It has been speculated that someone took a broken Ford stamp from a trash bind, and used it to stamp coins sold to collectors at car shows, but the precise origins of this variety are uncertain. There is a relatively large number of these broken "F" coins, mostly on the silver half dollars that were common in circulation in the early 1960s. In contrast, the various stamps that do not have a broken 'F' are 'originals'. They often are in thick script, are deeply struck, and are worth more. This is an 'original' Script "Ford", bold XF, on obv. and rev. of Good 1904 Indian Cent. $50.00-60.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Ford, Henry Ford //Nickel/5c //
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211. Ford Automobile Co. An original Script "Ford" struck twice on both obv. and rev. of Good 1893 Liberty Head nickel. $50.00-60.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Ford, Gerald R Ford, President //Nickel/5c //
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212. Unusual 'Ford' on Liberty Nickel. Bold script "Ford 1" XF mark on Good 1902 V Nickel. $25.00-50.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Ford, Henry Ford //Barber US Coinage: 5/10/25/50c //
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213. Ford Automobile Co. An original Script "Ford G", bold XF mark on Good+ 1914 Barber Quarter. One of the few countermarks found on Barber coins. $50.00-60.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Ford, Henry Ford //Half Dollar //
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214. Ford Automobile Co. Broken 'F' Script "Ford" struck about 1963. Bold VF on AG/G 1942 Standing Liberty Half Dollar. $25.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Ford, Henry Ford //Half Dollar //
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215. Ford Automobile Co. Broken 'F' Script "Ford" struck twice. VF marks on AU 1952-D Franklin Half Dollar. $25.00-30.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //

216. Unique "J.H. Fox". Bold, large stamp on 18?2 Large Cent, stamp covers part of date, coin VG. $25.00-50.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Early American Tokens 1700-1832 //Half cent/related //
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217. GB in Diamond - Early American Token. One of only 5 known, the latest on an 1826 coin, and so this appears to be an Early American Token. "GB" in serrated diamond. Bold XF single mark on AG 1826 Half Cent. Only specimen on Half Cent. $150.00-175.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //China //
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218. (MA Boston): Gamsun Restaurant Chinese Cash. Unusual circular mark on edge of Chinese cash coin. You can still see the name of this restaurant painted on the side of an old brick building in the Chinatown district of Boston. "Gamsun Restaurant/Lucky Piece", bold VF/XF mark on VG cash. Only 3 known. $75.00-85.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Large Cent related //
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219. MA Athol: George Gerry. Gerry moved to Athol in the 1840s. In 1853 he founded the George Gerry and Son Textile Machinery Co. "G. Gerry."/"Athol Mass." bold VF/XF mark on VG 1846 Large Cent, punch mark. $125.00-200.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Two Cent coin //Tool Maker/Metal Worker/tool smith //
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220. NY Olean: Unique J. Goodell & Son. James Goodell was born in 1832, and was a gunsmith since the late 1850s. His obituary appeared in the Sept. 26, 1893 Olean Weekly Democrat, killed in a horse-drawn hearse split asunder by a passenger train. Albert A. Swarts was born in 1851, and was a partner in Swarts & Luce, a blacksmithing firm. "J. Goodell"/"Olean N.Y."/"&"/"Son" on obv. "A. A. Swarts" on rev. J. Goodell & Son probably was a predecessor of today's Goodell Tools of Olean. Unique, only coin with either stamp! Bold XF marks on Good 1864 two cent. $200.00-250.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Cover Color Photo. Information discovered by Bruce Mosher.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NH New Hampshire //Patent Medicine //Large Cent related //
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221. (NH Exeter): Goodwin's Patent Medicines. The 'G.G.G.' and 'G.G.G.G' countermarks have been collected for 150 years, but only a few years after being struck their origins had been forgotten! In this vein, lot 1457 of the April 28, 1863, W. Elliot Woodward auction noted, 'Goodwin's Grand Grease Juice for the Hair, G.G.G., struck over a U.S. cent, very curious.' David Bowers discovered that G.G.G. was 'The Great American Preparation for the Establishment, Growth and Beauty of the Human Hair'. The initials 'G.G.G.G.' refer to a 'breath perfume' called 'Goodwin's Grand Glittering Globules'. While M.H. Goodwin registered these products and their trademark initials, they were sold by one of his relatives, Charles H. Goodwin of Exeter. "Use/G.G.G." bold XF mark on choice brown VF/XF 1853 Large Cent. A classic! $125.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NH New Hampshire //Large Cent related //Patent Medicine //

222. (NH Exeter): Goodwin's Patent Medicines. As above, "Use/G.G.G." bold XF mark on choice VF 1853 Large Cent. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NH New Hampshire //Patent Medicine //Half Dime //
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223. (NH Exeter): Goodwin's Patent Medicines. As above, "Use/G.G.G." bold VF mark on 1853 arrows Half Dime, dark Good. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NH New Hampshire //Patent Medicine //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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224. (NH Exeter): Goodwin's Patent Medicines. As above, "Use/G.G.G." bold XF mark on sharp toned XF 1853 arrows Seated Liberty Dime. $100.00-125.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NH New Hampshire //Patent Medicine //
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225. (NH Exeter): G.G.G.G. Goodwin's Patent Medicine. Countermark for both Goodwin's Grand Grease Juice and Goodwin's Grand Glittering Globules breath perfume. "Use/G.G.G./&/G.G.G.G.", very bold XF+ mark on choice brown VG 1847 Large Cent. $150.00-200.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NH New Hampshire //Patent Medicine //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //
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226. (NH Exeter): Goodwin's Patent Medicines on Hard Times Token. "Use/G.G.G./&/G.G.G.G.", bold XF mark on choice brown Fine 1837 'Millions for Defense' Hard Times Token. ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE on Hard Times Token. $200.00-225.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Large Cent related //
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227. "E.B. Gilman". This mark is virtually identical to the mark of G.E. Gilman. So they must have been relatives. They may have lived in MA or NY, and both marks should be identifiable. "E.B. Gilman", VF mark on AG 1876 Seated Quarter. $75.00-85.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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228. "J. Gilmore". Struck twice, at right angles to each other, strong XF mark on AG 1802 Large Cent. Another mark that should be identifiable. $75.00-85.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Dollar: Silver Dollar //Political: Medals/Tokens: Pre-1901 //
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229. "In God We Trust" Political-Religious Mark on Seated Silver Dollar! This countermark seems to have been associated with the political campaign by religious activists to add the motto "In God We Trust" to US coins. Beginning in 1866 that motto appears on a banner above the eagle in the same place that it is found on this coin. 'God' is from a distinctly different style of individual letter punches than the rest of the motto in having ornate flourishes. Bold VF on rev of 1860-O Silver Dollar. UNIQUE political-religious stamp on New Orleans dollar. $300.00-350.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Indian Cent - Flying Eagle Cent //

230. "A. B. Grant." In italics letters, bold VF+ on Good+ 1858 Flying Eagle Cent. 8 known, 3 on small cents. $75.00-85.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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231. "A. B. Grant." on Quarter. As above in italics letters, bold XF on nice 1855 Arrows Seated Liberty Quarter. 8 known, 2 on quarters. $100.00-125.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Nickel/5c // State of NY New York //
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232. (NY: Syracuse) "H.M. Greeley". Horace M. Greely was listed in the 1870 Census as a dry good clerk, and in the 1880 Census as owning a "Mili. Business", selling women's hats. Bold VF+ mark on AG 1867 shield nickel. $150.00-200.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Silversmith/Goldsmith //
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233. NY Hudson: Isaiah Griffin. The hallmark of Isaiah Griffin or one of his relatives. "Griffin"/"Hudson" F/VF marks on toned AG 1780 real. Only known specimen on one real. $100.00-150.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of OH Ohio //Photography/Tintype/Daguerreotype/Etc. //Half cent/related //
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234. "G.W.C" on Half Cent. At least three merchants used these initials to stamp coins, and the issuer has not yet been identified. The obvious candidates are G.W. Collins, a photographer in Urbana, Ohio; George W. Chapin, an arms inspector who specialized in swords, and G.W. Capron of Houston, Texas. Over fifty examples are known. Most pieces are stamped a number of times, and seem to have been issued c 1861. "G.W.C" struck three times, VF-XF on obv. of dark VF/XF 1833 Half Cent. $75.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Counterfeit Coins //
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235. (NY Earlville): G. W. Hastings on COUNTERFEIT MEXICAN EIGHT REALES! This stamp, which seems to have been issued ca. 1852, is unlisted by Rulau, but he attributes the issuer in his section on Civil War Cardboard chits. "G. W. Hastings" struck VF/XF twice on obv, once weakly on rev, on AG/G silver-plated copper counterfeit 1844 Mexican Eight Reales, holed. UNUSUAL! $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of WI Wisconsin //Nickel/5c //
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236. WI LaCrosse: Hatch's Restaurant. E.A. Hatch operated the Aldine Restaurant on the corner of Third and Main Streets, ca. 1876. "Hatch's/-o-/Restaurant/Cor Main & 3rd Sts./-o-/Lax, Wis." choice VF mark on Good 1873 shield nickel. $175.00-225.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. FULL PAGE Plate in first edition of Brunk!
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Two Cent coin //
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237. "E.C. Hatch." on Two Cent. Nice VF mark on Good 1864 two cent. $35.00-50.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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238. Unique "J.K. Houser"(?) Bar Punch. Brunk reads as 'housER', but it could be 'housED' or 'housEL'. In rectangular bar punch, with periods centered half-way up, rather than at base of letters. Fine mark, on Good 1847 Large Cent, some unevenness. Should be identifiable. Unique! $100.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //

239. "H.F. Hill." on One Real. VF mark on very clear, nice Good+ 1793 Madrid Spanish one real. Only known specimen on real, only four known. $50.00-75.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Large Cent related //Jewelers //Music/Piano/Composer/Organ //
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240. (NY: Syracuse): Benjamin C. Hoff. Hoff was born in 1816. Between 1859 and 1867 he ran a jewelry and music store in Syracuse. Hoff countermarked coins both before and after the Civil War. Hank Thoele notes his older coins tend to be stamped twice, while those from the 1870s and 1880s are stamped only once. "B.C. Hoff" struck twice on obv of nice VG 1851 Large Cent, solder on rev. $75.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 // State of NY New York //Jewelers //Music/Piano/Composer/Organ //
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241. (NY: Syracuse): "B.C. Hoff". As above, VF struck twice on obv of Good 1853 arrows and rays Seated Liberty Quarter. $75.00-100.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //Jewelers //Music/Piano/Composer/Organ //
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242. (NY: Syracuse): "B.C. Hoff". Struck VF twice on obv of AG 1858 Seated Half Dollar. $75.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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243. "H.W. Houghton". Stamped 3 times on obv, 6 times on rev, VF-XF, on 1849 Large Cent, VF, but flattened from multiple stampings. One of only 3 known on large cents. $75.00-100.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Nickel/5c //Female-Related/Woman (not suffrage) //
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244. Scarce FEMALE Mark: Jennie Hubbs. "Jennie/Hubbs", both curved lines, VF mark on nice VG 1866 shield nickel. Only known specimen on nickel, only 5 total known. $75.00-100.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //Saloon (on item) // State of KY Kentucky //
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245. "Hunt & Moore" (KY Saloon?). This enigmatic c/m has given Rulau a great deal of problems, and has been shifted repeatedly in his 'Standard Catalog'. It seems to be a saloon token since a struck token is known that reads 'Hunt and Moore Proprietors, Good for 1 Drink'. It may be related to Moore, Hunt Co., sole agents for the Bourbon and Rye Whiskey that was manufactured by Jesse Moore & Co. of Louisville, KY. Bold VF+ mark on beat up 1803 Large Cent. $100.00-125.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Indian Cent - Flying Eagle Cent // State of KY Kentucky //
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246. Hunt & Moore (KY Saloon?). As above, "Hunt & Moore" bold XF mark on VG 1861 C-N Indian Cent. $100.00-125.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MO Missouri //Bust US Coinage: 5/10/25c //Slave/Slavery //
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247. MO St. Louis: Isaac B. Burbbayge: Burbbayge ran an intelligence office and general agency in St. Louis, selling maps of Western rivers, a wide variety of goods, and SLAVES! He was also a partner in Burbbayge and Keller, maker of tin and copper goods, which may be what this stamp was made for. "I.B.B./St. Louis/Mo", mostly bold VF+ mark, last 's' of 'Louis' mostly off the coin. On obv of 1836 Bust Half Dime, obv Good, rev AG. Rare countermark! $500.00-650.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo. 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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248. "J.G." Bold XF mark on nice VG 1847 Large Cent. See Brunk p.168-9. $35.00-50.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //
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249. "J.G Jr". Bold XF mark on AG Low 98 Hard Times Token. See Brunk p.168-9. $50.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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250. "F.M. James." Struck 3 times on obv, 4 times on rev, Fine to XF marks, on VG 1858 Seated Half Dollar. $50.00-75.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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251. "C. Johnson". One of two known! Bold XF curved mark, on AG/G 1840 Large cent. $50.00-75.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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252. "J.O. Johnson." VF mark on choice brown Fine 1852 Large Cent. Less than a dozen known. $50.00-75.00+
COMMENT: 1987 Brunk Plate.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Two Cent coin //
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253. "J. P. Kelley" and "AB". VF mark, on Fine 1864 two cent. $50.00-60.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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254. Kennedy on Rare Host Twenty Cent! "?. Kennedy" bold XF mark, first letter off; on reverse of unusual host coin: Fine 1875-S Twenty Cent. $125.00-175.00+
COMMENT: ex-Koppenhaver Nov 1983.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Photography/Tintype/Daguerreotype/Etc. //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 // State of NY New York //
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255. (NY: Norwich?) C. W. King, Photographer. King used a number of the small stamps meant for marking the back of his photographs to stamp coins before the Civil War. He probably is the person listed as 'G.W. King' in reference books on photography, and was a daguerreian in Norwich, NY in 1847. Most of King's marks are so small that they are difficult to read, but this stamp is large enough to see that the correct reading is "C. W. King". Bold VF mark on rev. of VG 1856 Seated Quarter. $150.00-175.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of IN Indiana //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //Jewelers //Watch/Clock Related //
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256. IN Elkhart: A. Klinger, Jeweler. Klinger's countermarked coins were issued c 1858 since his 1860 advertisement for watches, clocks and jeweler placed him in Niles, Michigan. Bold name, city and occupation mark on Hard Times token! "A. Klinger/Jeweler/Elkhart Ind", very strong XF mark on 'Millions for Defense' HTT, VF. $250.00-300.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Large Cent related //
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257. (PA: Reading): Levi P. Knerr. Knerr was a machinist in Reading in 1850. "L.P. Knerr": Bold VF mark on VG 1843 Large Cent. $150.00-200.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Large Cent related //
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258. (PA: Reading): Levi P. Knerr. As above, "L.P. Knerr", very bold XF+ mark on 1848 Large Cent. $150.00-200.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MD Maryland //Saloon (on item) //
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259. MD Baltimore: Knight's Mineral Water SALOON on 2 real. Classic rarity, a choice example of "A. Knight's/Mineral/Water Saloon/99/Balto Street". An excellent Fine to VF+ mark on a well worn AG two reales, 1780? Rare and desirable! $300.00-400.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of NY New York //Silversmith/Goldsmith //Large Cent related //
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260. (NY: Rochester?): John Knight. A possible issuer was John Knight, a silversmith in Rochester in the 1840s. "J. Knight", Fine to VF mark, 'h' weak, on 1837 Large Cent. $125.00-175.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Kossuth: Louis Kossuth //
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261. PA Philadelphia: Kossuth Exchange on Two Reales. Apparently a music hall, since an 1850s sheet music mentions a song had first been sung at the Kossuth Exchange. Classic rarity, "Kossuth Exchange/J/Thomas/K/.Philada.", choice VG-VF mark, last line weak, on 1778 silver two reales, AG, with date and some devices clear. Only 5 known on coins, one on a copper planchet. $350.00-500.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Theater/Drama/Vaudeville/Opera/Minstrel //
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262. (MD: Baltimore): Classic: Kunkels Opera Troupe. A great classic mark: "Kunkel's/Opera Troupe." in two lines, bold VF mark, slightly double struck, on AG mostly slick Mexico City mint two reales. $250.00-300.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Ireland/Celtic //
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263. (MA) Boston: L & W on Bank of Ireland 10 Pence. "S Mkt/L & W/Bost" from individual letter punches. Some identify this as an issue of the Boston partnership of Leland & Williams c 1850, but that has not been verified (see Rulau and Brunk). Bold c/m on silver AG 1805 Bank of Ireland 10 Pence. $150.00-175.00+
COMMENT: ex-C&D Gale 24 June 1992 auction, lot 413. See comments in Rulau p.306.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of PA Pennsylvania //Bust US Coinage: 5/10/25c //HTT: Merchant Storecard Hard Times Token //Silversmith/Goldsmith //
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264. (PA Philadelphia): William Levis Bar Punch Hard Times Token. William Levis also spelled his last name 'Lewis' in some of his stamps. He was born in 1785. As a silversmith he was mentioned infrequently in Philadelphia city directories. Rulau suggests he lived in Chester county, and had a son of the same name, which would explain why half a dozen different stamps are attributed to Levis. In any event, from the dates of his coins it appears that they were issued c 1836, and this is a HTT. "W. Levis" in rectangular bar punch, raised letters, very bold XF mark, on AG 1836 Bust Dime. $150.00-175.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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265. "C.J. Lewis." Bold XF mark on 1849 Large Cent. Less than a dozen known. $35.00-50.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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266. "N. Lindsay" Bar Punch. Very bold letters, in rectangular bar punch, struck twice one side, once the other, Fine to VF+, the two marks partially obscured when the other side was struck; all on fully slick probable early Large cent, 29mm. Should be identifiable. $75.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //
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267. "H.D. Lord". Only known example on dime, one of only two known! Bold XF, slanted letters, on Fine 1845 Seated Liberty Dime. $75.00-100.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Two Cent coin //
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268. "W.A. Lowe." Only known example on Two Cent; one of only 3 known! Bold VF+ mark on Good 1864 two cent. $65.00-80.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MD Maryland //China //
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269. (MD) Baltimore: Lyon-Hall - China/Japan. In 1884 J. Crawford, William A. Lyon and John W. Hall formed the Lyon-Hall Company to sell carpets and matting. This mark is only found on Chinese cash, which were extensively imported for use as gaming chips. An early gaming token? "China - Lyon-Hall & Co. - Japan/Baltimore."; reverse: "China - India - Japan./Matting Importers." Bold VF/XF mark on VG Chinese cash. Only 8 known. $100.00-150.00+
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant //Large Cent related //
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270. "E.C. Marsh." Bold VF mark on nice VF 1853 Large Cent. $35.00-50.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of MA Massasachusts //Seated US Coinage: 5/10/20/25/50c/$1 //Buttons: Military clothing //
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271. (MA): Massachusetts State Seal: Indian & Bow. The MA state seal consists of an standing Indian holding a bow and arrow. A number of different style countermarks exist. They seem to be made using stamps meant to mark objects made for the State of MA. Dave Bowers suggests some of these were struck from a hub die used by Manning, Bowman and Co., CT, to make militia buttons. Die of Indian with bow and arrow, stuck on mostly slick AG Seated Liberty Quarter, holed at top. Only 8 known of all varieties. $150.00-200.00+
COMMENT: 2003 Brunk Color Cover Photo.
CrossRef: Countermarked Coins: US Merchant // State of DC District of Columbia //Dental/teeth //Gunsmith/Guns/Pistols //Two Cent coin //
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272. (DC: Washington): Gunsmith E. R. Maynard on Two Cents. Dr. E. R. Maynard was a dental surgeon in Washington, D.C., who patented the Maynard primer, which was a percussion gun conversion. In 1856 he also patented a breech loading percussion rifle, and licensed its production to the Massachusetts Arms Company. Only two examples of this impo