Undated (ca. 1859) William Leggett Bramhall / Robbins, Royce & Hard Store Card. First Reverse. Musante GW-343, Baker-568D, Miller-NY 669. Copper-Nickel. Plain Edge. 19 mm. Gem Mint State.A frosty and highly lustrous example with a few streaks of light reddish-rose to otherwise dominant pinkish-tan patina. According to Russell Rulau (2004):<p><p><em>"The [copper-nickel] variety [of this design type] was struck on planchets which were procured at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia by Lovett. Bramhall was under the impression that this was possibly the first token issued of the size of the [copper-nickel] cent struck in that metal."</em><p>The author asserts that only 25 examples were struck in this metallic composition.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex Dr. David Litrenta Collection, February 2006. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included.
