Massachusetts--Springfield. "1776" D.H. Brigham & Co., Boys Clothing. Bowers-MA-630, Rulau-Unlisted. Brass. 38 mm. AU.<strong>Obv:</strong> Embossed Draped Bust Liberty right, similar to that used on the United States Mints silver dollars of 1795 to 1804, with 13 stars (7x6) around the border, the word LIBERTY above, and the fantasy date 1776 below. The word LIBERTY initially misspelled LIRERTY, but attempts to repair this were made in the die. There is no evidence of plating. <strong>Rev:</strong> Printed inscription D.H. BRIGHAM & CO. / MAKE A SPECIALTY /OF / BOYS CLOTHING / AND / HATS. / THE CLOTHIERS. on a pink paper disc held in place by four brass tabs. The obverse is pleasing olive- brown, with a small spot or two. The printed reverse is bold and problem free. This rare card was made by T.N. Hickcox & Co.& The Draped Bust obverse was used on relatively few shell cards. The present listing includes examples the equivalent of which have not been on the market for many years.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.
