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FSH- 1859 "The Antiquary" John K. Curtis Merchant token by G.H. Lovett. NGC MS64RB PL Final re- $500

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edited September 1, 2026 2:33PM in Buy, Sell, & Trade - U.S. Coins

1859 M-NY-180 Merchant token, John K. Curtis, the "Antiquary." NGC MS64RB PL, $500, shipped



The pictures do not do this one justice. Very lustrous in hand with a lot of red, deserving of its proof like designation from NGC. One of those iconic pieces collected by many outside of the traditional coin community. A gentleman in a tricorn hat peers at his collectibles with a loupe in his hand and a coin in the other. "A real antique, but alas! It is indecypherable." (sic) So emblematic of our hobby!
If you've ever wanted a nice one of these, here's your chance. They get scooped up rather quickly. There are several mules, but this John K Curtis reverse is the original die pairing.
Thanks for looking!

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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 45,369 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Neat piece. That sans-serif font looks very modern on a piece from 1859. The Victorians liked serifs on their lettering.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 45,369 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PS- I have always liked the "coins on a coin" theme.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks, @lordmarcovan
    George Hampden Lovett created this one, and serifs were not his thing. If you look at aome of his other pieces like the Witch medal "We All Have Our Hobbies," you will see similar font.

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    One more bump and away it goes!

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll bump this again in case anyone missed it. Nice examples do not hit the market often. Anyone buying today, take $50 off and have free shipping

    Thanks for looking

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 6, 2026 1:25PM

    Last bump. I will take $600, shipped.
    Great opportunity if you've ever wanted one

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    One final bump. $600, delivered. Anyone want to own this beautiful medal which epitomizes our hobby?

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Still available. Somebody buy this beauty!

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll knock 100 dollars off to sell this at $500 today!

    College tuition payments looming :D

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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