Rhode Island--Providence. 1868 Elsbree & Valleau, Hats Caps and Furs. Bowers-RI-320, Rulau-Unlisted. Gilt 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> Printed inscription ELSBREE & VALLEAU, / DEALERS IN / HATS, /CAPS, FURS / AND / GENTS FURNISHING GOODS / 63 WESTMINSTER ST. / PROVIDENCE, R. I on rose-violet paper. The embossed obverse shows very slight wear on Libertys cheek, and some minor marks in the fields. The paper reverse is darkened a bit with slight use, but is essentially as made. Manufactured 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.