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1807 C-1 R1 Washington & Lafayette Counterstamp Brunk

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:190.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 USD and UP
1807 C-1 R1 Washington & Lafayette Counterstamp Brunk
1807 C-1 R1 Washington & Lafayette Counterstamp Brunk L-46 VG7. Attractive glossy chocolate brown with smooth surfaces, most likely used as a pocket piece for a long time. The half cent is worn nearly slick (the date remains readable) but the counterstamps are sharper, perhaps VG7, and show General Lafayette with the 1824 date below the bust on one side with George Washington on the other side. These apparently were made to honor General Lafayette during his extended visit (goodwill tour) to the United States that began in August 1824. Brunk lists examples of this counterstamp on large cents, dimes, quarters, half dollars, English pennies, and Spanish colonial silver one and two real pieces, but no half cents. Therefore this piece appears to be unique. Made by Joseph Lewis of Philadelphia. An important memento of American History. Weight 78.8 grains. Davy #07.1.30.
Estimated Value $400-UP.

Provenance: Ex Tony Terranova at the 2000 EAC Convention, 6-9 April 2000.