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(1859) Pair of Storecards from William Idler, Rulau PA

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 0.00 USD
(1859) Pair of Storecards from William Idler, Rulau PA
(1859) Pair of Storecards from William Idler, Rulau PA-214 (Kenney-2) and Rulau PA-215 (Kenney-3). The example struck in Copper (PA-214) grades MS63 prooflike and the one struck in Brass (PA-215) grades MS60. Both are very attractive and problem-free. These 33-milimeter diameter pieces were struck by William Idler in 1859 or early 1860 as his store card using the reverse die he copied from the reverse of the 1792 Washington Half Dollar pattern (Baker-544). Idler was one of this country's earliest coin dealers, and his card advertised this along with his other interests in "Minerals, Stationery, & Fancy Articles." A nice pair of these very popular pre-Civil War store cards. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $200-UP.

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