Counterstamps

STICKLER in a box punch counterstamped on an 1820 Matron Head large cent. Brunk S-969, Rulau-NY 800. Host coin Fine, with a few scratches on both sides.

John Stickler was a New York City silversmith in the 1820s whose biographical information is listed in a previous lot. This is the same stamp found on his silverware. This is a date not reported by Brunk or Rulau.

From the Steve M. Tompkins Collection. Earlier ex Presidential Coin& Antique Auction #85.

Estimate: $ 200