Indiana--New Albany. "1776" J.F. Lindley & Bro. Bowers-IN-480, Rulau-338. Gilt Brass. 35 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 fantasy date 1776 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> Printed inscription NEW ALBANY STORE / J. F. / LINDLEY & BRO / 286 / MAIN ST. / FOR DRY GOODS & CARPETS. The obverse has very light wear, no damage, and about 50% retention of the golden plating. The reverse has no problems, just light soiling commensurate with the grade. Made by T.N. Hickcox & Co.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.
