PARTRICK U.S. MERCHANT COUNTERSTAMP SELECTIONS

Lot 44018: C.C. Ashby on Two Reales

1773 Spanish American Two Reales, C.C. ASHBY / PHILA., Fine Host; XF Counterstamp. Brunk A-377, Rulau Pa-Ph 2G. Two-line prepared punch. Eight examples known on various host coins. A second example, listed in both Brunk and Rulau.

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1773 Spanish American Two Reales, C.C. ASHBY / PHILA., Fine Host; XF Counterstamp. Brunk A-377, Rulau Pa-Ph 2G. Two-l... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1773-spanish-american-two-reales-cc-ashby-phila-fine-host-xf-counterstamp-brunk-a-377-rulau-pa-ph-2g-two-l/a/63162-44018.s)

Lot 44100: Silversmith Bar Punches on Large Cent

1803 Large Cent, Six Different Silversmith Bar Punches Good Host; VF Counterstamps. Brunk (Multiple), Rulau (Multiple) Unique on a single host coin. This multiply punched early large cent features an array of silversmith bar punches, most of which appear individually in the Brunk and Rulau references. Marks include CLARK & ANTHONY; P. MILLER; F. RICHMOND; E.W. MAXEY; G.G. CLARK; F. MIL

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1803 Large Cent, Six Different Silversmith Bar Punches Good Host; VF Counterstamps. Brunk (Multiple), Rulau (Multiple) (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1803-large-cent-six-different-silversmith-bar-punches-good-host-vf-counterstamps-brunk-multiple-rulau-multiple-/a/63162-44100.s)

Lot 44173: FASH Triple Links on Large Cent

1843 Large Cent, F.A.S.& H. / Three-link Chain, About Good Host; VF Counterstamp. Brunk F-77, Rulau Z82. Pictorial box punch. Unique? This unusual and interesting punch relates to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and its "Triple Links"--Friendship, Love, and Truth. Purchased on 7/27/1983; 1828 Large Cent, W.D. RAPP, Fine Host; VF Counterstamp. Brunk R-79, Rulau HT-414. Hand-cut letters within a rectangular depression. Many examples survive. Most are on half cents and large cents. William D. Rapp was a silversmith, watch and watchcase maker, jeweler, and metal gilder. In 1828, he was located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and later moved to the Philadelphia area. In 1837, his firm was located at 256 Race St. Despite the large number of pieces known, this well-known counterstamp is always in demand. Purchased on 7/27/1983.

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1843 Large Cent, F.A.S.& H. / Three-link Chain, About Good Host; VF Counterstamp. Brunk F-77, Rulau Z82. Pictorial box... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1843-large-cent-fasandh-three-link-chain-about-good-host-vf-counterstamp-brunk-f-77-rulau-z82-pictorial-box/a/63162-44173.s)

Lot 44184: Franklin Bust on Bust Dollar

1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN around Franklin's bust, VG Host ; AU Counterstamp. Brunk F-431, Rulau Unlisted. Circular pictorial punch. One of a few restrikes, most of which were on large cents. A small number of half dollars and miscellaneous planchets also received the interesting Benjamin Franklin Civil War token die counterstamp (Fuld-153) many years after the Civil War-era tokens were issued. Some suggest Stephen Nagy was involved with the restrikes. These pieces are quite popular today, and none more so than this spectacularly toned Draped Bust dollar with a nearly pristine Franklin counterstamp. The coin is unique on an early dollar, with an important provenance and tremendous eye appeal.

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1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN around Franklin's bust, VG Host ; AU Counterstamp. Brunk F-431, Rulau Unlis... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1799-draped-bust-silver-dollar-benjamin-franklin-around-franklin-s-bust-vg-host-au-counterstamp-brunk-f-431-rulau-unlis/a/63162-44184.s)

Lot 44217: Houck's Panacea on Bust Dollar

1800 Draped Bust Dollar, HOUCK'S / PANACEA / BALTIMORE. VF Host; XF Counterstamp. Brunk H-779, Rulau HT-142. Loaf-shaped depression with raised letters. Only four early U.S. dollars are known with the mark. Among the four known counterstamped early dollars with Jacob Houck's mark, this near-perfect example ranks among the most famous. Beautifully centered and sharply struck on Liberty's neck, the countermark is deep and reflective. Even the apostrophe in HOUCK'S is sharp. Its full-page image received equal billing with the previous lot (the 1795 Flowing Hair dollar) and garnered an equally high bid. This coin was formerly in the Dr. George Fuld Collection.

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1800 Draped Bust Dollar, HOUCK'S / PANACEA / BALTIMORE. VF Host; XF Counterstamp. Brunk H-779, Rulau HT-142. Loaf-sha... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1800-draped-bust-dollar-houck-s-panacea-baltimore-vf-host-xf-counterstamp-brunk-h-779-rulau-ht-142-loaf-sha/a/63162-44217.s)

Lot 44252: Lafayette-Washington on Bust Half

1824 Bust Half, GENERAL LAFAYETTE / Bust of Lafayette Right / 1824; GEORGE WASHINGTON / Bust of Washington Left, VF Host; VF Counterstamp. Brunk L-46, Rulau Non 101B. Circular pictorial punches. The references report just over two dozen examples known on various host coins; of which five are confirmed on Bust halves. Struck from dies made by Charles Cushing Wright, the Lafayette and Washington bust motifs were originally used for small medals struck in gold, silver, and white metal, made to commemorate Lafayette's visit to the United States. The countermarked versions are scarce on silver host coins. Most examples are known on large cents. As usually seen, the coin is holed for suspension.

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1824 Bust Half, GENERAL LAFAYETTE / Bust of Lafayette Right / 1824; GEORGE WASHINGTON / Bust of Washington Left, VF Host; VF ... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1824-bust-half-general-lafayette-bust-of-lafayette-right-1824-george-washington-bust-of-washington-left-vf-host-vf/a/63162-44252.s)

Lot 44262: W. Levis on Two Reales

1781 Spanish American Two Reales, W. LEVIS in curved ribbon, VG Host; XF Counterstamp. Brunk L-313, Rulau HT-905. The ribbon-type prepared punch. About a dozen of this elaborate, Hard Times silversmith mark are known on two reales pieces. William Levis was a Chester County, Pennsylvania craftsman who came and went from the Philadelphia directories until his death in 1849. This is a particularly attractive example of the ribbon mark, well-struck on a pleasingly worn host coin.

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1781 Spanish American Two Reales, W. LEVIS in curved ribbon, VG Host; XF Counterstamp. Brunk L-313, Rulau HT-905. The... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1781-spanish-american-two-reales-w-levis-in-curved-ribbon-vg-host-xf-counterstamp-brunk-l-313-rulau-ht-905-the/a/63162-44262.s)

Lot 44263: W.W. Light on Moffat Five Dollar Gold

1850 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar Gold, W.W. LIGHT / DENTIST, VF Host; VF Counterstamp. Brunk L-371, Rulau Calif 110. Curved prepared punch. Sole example on this host coin. Dr. William W. Light was one of the early California Gold Rush pioneers and a colorful character as well. He is known to Territorial gold specialists as the die cutter for J.S. Ormsby during Dr. Light's earliest days in Sacramento. He later tried his hand at the gold fields, but was unsuccessful as a prospector. W.W. Light then returned to his chosen profession as a dentist, chemist, and physician, and he was one of the earliest skilled dentists in the Sacramento area. This is a famous relic of those days, unique on a Moffat & Co. five dollar gold piece and one of the few counterstamps of any kind known on a gold coin. It was formerly the centerpiece of the Frank L. Kovacs Collection, before becoming a highlight of the Donald Groves Partrick Collection.

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1850 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar Gold, W.W. LIGHT / DENTIST, VF Host; VF Counterstamp. Brunk L-371, Rulau Calif 110. Cur... (https://coins.ha.com/itm/counterstamps/1850-moffat-and-co-five-dollar-gold-ww-light-dentist-vf-host-vf-counterstamp-brunk-l-371-rulau-calif-110-cur/a/63162-44263.s)

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