1824 Washington and Lafayette countermarks on an 1820 large cent. Musante GW-112-C3, Baker-198C. Fine Details—Holed (PCGS).Glossy light steel brown with swirls of deep tan in places. Prominently holed just above the countermark, with two other attempted punctures tangent to the final one. The countermarks are bold, very attractive, and neatly positioned very near the center of the host with the host date, 1820, exactly below the Washington die impression. Regardless of the suspension hole (probably indicating it was worn in a parade or was a very special keepsake), this is a very attractive example of this popular countermark.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Purchased from Art Kagin, 1984.
