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657 - MILLER NY 847 Raw AU New York Merchant token

(75-100)

  Lot # 657
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657 - MILLER NY 847 Raw AU Strasburger & Nunn Importers New York Spiel Marke struck in Brass with Reeded edge 34mm. Unlisted by Rulau. A scarce piece with reverse design of a Gold Double Eagle. From the Dave Bowers and David Litrenta collections. (75-100)
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Q: It is a store card counter in or about 1856 to 1860. It was made in Germany for American use whereas the bulk of merchant cards were made in the United States. These merchant store cards also served as gaming counters made to resemble the $10 eagle. posted by: jstar 11/30/2019 10:48 PM
A: Thank you for the additional information. Steve
Q: This is also listed under Sny-22, Kurth 34, and Adams NY 847 according to the TAMS journal volume 12, number 6, December 1972. It is a R7. posted by: jstar 11/30/2019 10:40 PM
A: Thank you for the additional information. Steve