New York--Ithaca. 1868 J.Y. Lawrence, Druggist. Bowers-NY-2680, Rulau-378. 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> Inscription J.Y. LAURENCE, / DRUGGIST / 106 / OWEGO ST. / ITHACA, NEW YORK. The paper shows just a touch of smudging, and the obverse retains virtually all of the original gold finish. Manufactured by T.N. Hickcox & Co.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included.
