Non-Local. 1868 A. L. W. Unidentified Shell Card. Bowers-NL-8500, Rulau-Unlisted. Gilt Brass. 34 mm. EF.<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> Embossed inscription A. L. W. / 10. Only light wear is noted on this rare card that has thus far eluded all efforts at attribution. Made 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.
