Counterstamped J. HALL on an 1842 Large Letters Liberty Head Half Eagle. Brunk-Unlisted, Rulau-Unlisted. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).The host coin is a pleasing, original honey-gold piece with glints of iridescent pinkish-apricot around the peripheries. The PCGS qualifier is overly harsh in our opinion since the only "damage" is the counterstamp, which is entered into the upper reverse field, the first initial J a bit weak, but the following period and HALL sharp. Otherwise the host coin is problem free at the AU grade level with overall sharp striking detail and appreciable luster. Although this particular counterstamp seems to be unlisted in both the Brunk and Rulau references, the former reports a J. HALL counterstamp on a 1793 U.S. large cent (Brunk H-124, large cent type?), and there is also a grain dealer named J. Hall from Troy, Ohio who is listed in the Civil War store card series (Fuld-OH-880A). An intriguing piece worthy of additional study.PCGS# 8206. NGC ID: 25SU.
