Illinois--Springfield. 1868 Smith & Brother Fancy Bazaar. Bowers-IL-820, Rulau-617. Gilt Brass. 34 mm. AU.<strong>Obv:</strong> Liberty portrait left, similar to that used on the United States Mints double eagle gold coins of 1849 to 1907, with 13 stars around the border and the date 1868 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> Embossed inscription SMITH & BROTHER / FANCY / BAZAAR / SPRINGFIELD, ILLS. Both sides retain virtually all of the gold color plating, and there is no damage. Produced by T.N. Hickcox & Co. of New York City.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. The plate card in the 2014 shell card reference by Q. David Bowers. Collector tag with attribution notation included.