Maryland--Baltimore. HOUCKS / PANACEA / BALTIMORE on an 1834 Capped Bust half dollar. Brunk H-779, HT-141. VF-30 (NGC).The counterstamp weakly struck at the upper right - which is typical for this stamp. The host coin is an 1836 Capped Bust half dollar with pleasing uniform pearl gray toning overall. Nearly always encountered on Capped Bust half dollars, the Houcks counterstamp has long been a staple with counterstamp aficionados as well as a popular collectible with Capped Bust half dollar specialists.












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