March 2021 Auction – 29 March - 1 April 2021
Internet Sessions: US Coins and Banknotes
Part 6: Mo, 29.03.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Tu, 30.03.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Tu, 30.03.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 9: We, 31.03.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 10: Th, 01.04.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part 7: Tu, 30.03.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Tu, 30.03.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 9: We, 31.03.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 10: Th, 01.04.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Description
Counterstamps
GRIFFEN in a box punch on an 1817 Matron Head large cent. Brunk G-557, Rulau-Unlisted. Host coin Good.
This is most likely the stamp of Peter Griffen who was working as a silversmith in Albany, NY. Griffen was partnered with George Anson Hoyt from 1819 to 1832 as GRIFFEN & HOYT and then with his son from 1832-1835 as GRIFFEN & SON.
From the Steve M. Tompkins Collection.
Estimate: $ 150
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Bidding
| Price realized | 55 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
The auction is closed.
