JENNIE / HUBBS on an 1864 copper-nickel Indian cent. Brunk H-861, Rulau-Unlisted. Host coin Fine.，From a nicely prepared punch, curved at top and bottom. The <em>Jennie Hubbs</em> was a stern wheel steamboat launched in 1863 running from Cincinnati to Memphis until it sank in 1866. It was quickly salvaged, repaired and re-launched as the <em>Empire</em> -- which sank again after just two years on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. This time the ship was unsalvageable and a total loss. A rare counterstamp with a very popular theme.From the Graywood Collection. Earlier ex (Bowers and Merenas) Julian Leidman Collection sale, April 1986, lot 4366; Dr. Gregory G. Brunk Collection; Rich Hartzogs Mail Bid Sale of June 1999, lot 444. Lot tags and collector envelope included.
