Massachusetts--Boston. 1863 Joseph H. Merriam. Fuld-115E-2b. Rarity-6. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-64 (NGC). 19 mm. Semi-prooflike fields support fully defined features on both sides of this lovely near-Gem. Vivid golden-olive patina is also a praiseworthy attribute, as are surfaces that are predominantly smooth in hand. Although he made tokens for other issuers, this is one of the types that Boston die sinker Joseph H. Merriam produced for his own account.
