New York--New York. "1776" Bliss and Hutchinson, Guns and Sporting Goods. Bowers-NY-3778, Rulau-42. Brass. 35 mm. Mint State.<strong>Obv:</strong> Liberty bust 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 apocryphal date 1776 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> Inscription BLISS & HUTCHINSON / GUNS / PISTOLS, &C. / FISHING TACKLE / BASE BALL GOODS, / &C. / 61 / CHAMBERS ST., NEW YORK. The paper is crisp and bright, and the antiqued finish of the obverse is virtually unblemished. By T.N. Hickcox & Co.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included.
