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E. Lyon, New York
Struck by: Scovill Mfg. Co. (operated in Waterbury, 1820–1905)
U.S. Merchant (1845–1860)
1850s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 22 mm, 4.8 gm (7/8 in., 0.17 oz.)
Credit Line
Augustine Shurtleff Collection of Coins
Accession Number01.1729
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Tokens and contorniates
Catalogue Raisonné
Miller NY 511
DescriptionObv: E. LYON. / 121 BROADWAY NEW-YORK around a male portrait bust facing right, the whole enclosed by a beaded rim
Rev: MAGNETIC POWDER & PILLS / · FOR INSECTS & RATS ·, around a seated figure of Liberty with a wreath, cap and pole, and surrounded by various symbols of industry (a simplified version of the American Institute medal), the whole surrounded by a beaded rim
Edge: milled
Rev: MAGNETIC POWDER & PILLS / · FOR INSECTS & RATS ·, around a seated figure of Liberty with a wreath, cap and pole, and surrounded by various symbols of industry (a simplified version of the American Institute medal), the whole surrounded by a beaded rim
Edge: milled