Superb Civil War token overstruck on an Indian Head Cent SOLD

DCW · April 26, 2019 5:28AM

If you ever wanted a great example of a civil war token overstruck on an Indian Head Cent, look no further:
This one is the boldest I have ever seen. Every detail of the undertype is visible. Full LIBERTY on the headdress, bead details clear as day on the Indian's necklace. The reverse has a sharply outlined shield and wreath, and "ONE CENT" is almost as strong here as it is on a normal coin. Incredible eye appeal!
C. Bahr/"Erinnerung" (Remembrance) of 1863, New York, NY overstruck on an 1863 Cent PCGS MS63 SOLD

If you could only acquire one example of an overstruck token for your Box of 20, this one would be a standout selection. From the storied Rich Rossa Collection of NY Civil War tokens and housed in a special Q. David Bowers Reference Collection PCGS slab.
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Thanks for looking

Smittys · April 26, 2019 5:51AM

Freakin Kool

Veep · April 26, 2019 6:04AM

That is bold indeed! I once owned a cwt overstruck on a flying eagle cent where the understrike was not anything close to that well defined. I don’t collect these anymore but it will be a prize for someone.