1893 Isabella Quarter struck in Cardboard. First Impression of the Dies. Pollock 3500.
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Obverse and reverse impressions of the 1893 Isabella Quarter in cardboard. Both were a gift of F.C.C. Boyd in 1948.
The back of each read in hand-written ink:
Columbian Exposition
Isabella
$1/4
1893
This is the first impression from the die.
Received from Col. O.C. Bosbyshell, Supt. of the U.S. Mint, Philadelphia.
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
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Now there is something I've never seen before! Keep those unusual items from the ANS coming!
Very neat! I’d like to see that slabbed...
Maybe as #1 strike...
That strike shows a lot more detail that I would expect considering that it was struck into cardboard. Very neat.
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Very interesting... was this a common practice at the time, or just a special effort to proof the dies? Cheers, RickO
very nice
what measures are used to keep humidity and temperature changes from spoiling the cardboard?
I don't think it was common practice. Aside from the above, the only ones that I've heard about are:
• 1849 gold dollar. Side-by-side. Two known, both in Library Company of Philadelphia Collection.
• 1851 three-cent silver. Side-by-side.Two known, one in the Library Company of Philadelphia Collection.
• 1903 Louisiana dollar. Eight strikes on one piece. The Jefferson and McKinley obverses, their adopted reverses, and four pattern reverses. One in the Smithsonian and another sold via Bowers and Merena in 1997.
• 1904 Lewis and Clark dollar. Side-by-side. In the Smithsonian.
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
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Thanks for the response....I was not aware of these....Certainly not as good as having the coin, but a unique piece of exo-numia. Cheers, RickO
That’s the most interesting thing I’ve seen posted in a while. Thanks for sharing. ⭐️
Quite interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Jim
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That's a pretty cool find. I've never seen that either until now
I am very surprised that the cardboard held that much detail.
Great (if fragile) items.
That's nice!
We strive to adhere to fairly strict climate controls in the vault. A constant temperature of 70° +/- 2°, and an RH of 40% +/-5%.
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
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Such great details it's amazing. Thanks for sharing.
This type of colored cardboard was used for scrip starting prior to the Civil War, and in the Northern cities during the Civil War.
Are you insinuating that the '93 quarter above is a chit?
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
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I believe I would rather have that than the actual Commemorative.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Very cool. Being in the ANS vault must be like Scrooge McDuck swimming in gold coins.
Haha! Yeah, that's about right.
Here's the whole staff:
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
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So you keep paper and metal in the same vault?
I've always slobbered over the vacuum (or whatever they are) sealed bookcases in the Vatican library...I just assumed you had some of those. I'm guessing the ANS doesn't need a Gutenberg.
At one time I was hoping to get images of these from the ANS.
They want $100 per side.
No thanks.
Our fees for photography are $20 per object (both sides).
The charge of $100 per image is for commercial use of said photographs.
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
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Got cha. Thanks for the clarification.
That is very interesting. What's the thickness of the card stock, if you know? Thanks. Peace Roy
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Exceedingly cool! Thanks for posting.
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This Mint correspondence confirms the existence of a Mint-made Columbian half "struck" in cardboard.
The Judd book lists the Isabella, and should list this as well. The reference to the 3rd Asst Postmaster General is because the PO and Mint were coordinating use of the same portrait on coin and stamp.
COOL!
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Very, very cool!! Thank you
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
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It would have take 10 Columbian halves to purchase one Columbian stamp!
Jesse C. Kraft, Ph.D.
Resolute Americana Curator of American Numismatics
American Numismatic Society
New York City
Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), British Numismatic Society (BNS), New York Numismatic Club (NYNC), Early American Copper (EAC), the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), U.S. Mexican Numismatic Association (USMNA), Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC), Token and Medal Society (TAMS), and life member of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society (ACNS).
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In a sidebar discussion, it was suggested the Columbian cardboard impression, if it exists, might be somewhere in the National Postal Museum. Seems like a good place to look.
Ok that’s awesome
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Thank you for sharing, very cool! Keep it coming!
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Very cool!