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Houck's Panacea on 1832 Bust Half, XF40 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:130.00 USD Estimated At:520.00 - 780.00 USD
Houck's Panacea on 1832 Bust Half, XF40 NGC
<B>(1836) Counterstamped 1832 Bust Half Dollar, XF40 NGC.</B></I> "Houck's Panacea Baltimore, Md" counterstamp, HT-141, Brunk H779. Dr. Jacob Houck was born in Frederick, Maryland, and moved to Baltimore in 1828. In 1834 he began selling Houck's Panacea; it is believed that the counterstamp emanated from the 1836-1837 Hard Times period. He became a prolific counterstamper, using whatever coins came his way. In our last sale in February lot 183, an uncertified XF45 example, brought over $850. This counterstamp appears to be better than indicated on the certificate.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)