New York--New York. "1776" W.T. & J. Mersereau. Bowers-NY-6804, Rulau-431. Gilt Brass. 35 mm. AU.<strong>Obv:</strong> Liberty portrait left, similar to that used on the United States Mints double eagles gold coins of 1849 to 1907, with 13 stars around the border and the fantasy date 1776 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> Inscription W.T. & J. MERSEREAU / STAIR RODS / DOG COLLARS / PAT. DOG MUZZLES / COFFEE ROASTERS / &C. / 62 DUANE ST. N.Y. Both sides are bright and show just a bit of light wear and toning. Superior to the plate card in the 2014 Q. David Bowers shell card reference. This rare type was made by T.N. Hickcox & Co. and, per Bowers, there are only three or four examples known, including one in the Massachusetts Historical Society holdings.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included.
