Counterstamps

IM in a box punch on a 1773 Spanish Colonial 1/2 Real Mo-FM. Brunk M-31, Rulau-Unlisted. Host coin Good.

A second example on an unlisted denomination. Brunk does not positively identify this stamp, but gives several possibilities. However, when comparing known marks, it is apparent this is the mark of Joseph Moulton (1744-1816) who along with many other family members, worked as a silversmith in Newburyport, MA, at his home and shop on State Street. His work commenced circa 1764 and he retired in 1810. He was the silversmith master to his four sons who all became silversmiths. He partnered with Theophilus Bradbury around 1796 in the firm of MOULTON & BRADBURY, located on Merrimack Street. This is a new example and the only one known on a 1/2 real.

From the Steve M. Tompkins Collection.

Estimate: $ 200