New York--New York. 1868 M.Y. Cady Mens Furnishing Goods. Bowers-NY-4000, Rulau-B65. Brass. 34 mm. AU.<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 date 1868 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> Inscription M.Y. CADY, / MENS / FURNISHING / GOODS / 141 NASSAU ST. AND / 8 BEEKMAN ST. / NEW YORK. The paper shows very slight soiling but is complete and presentable, and the obverse still shows much of the original gold finish. Produced 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.
