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1859-O DOLLAR IN INDIAN TRADE NECKLACEThere's an interesting item in the upcoming Numismatic Auctions LLC sale. Owner Steve Davis sent this preview at my request. Thanks! -Editor
Lot 104: US 1859-O Seated Dollar, Toned EF on a Native American Indian Trade Necklace. Pierced at 12 o'clock for suspension, strung(restored/restrung) with twine alongside 16 coyote teeth and numerous trade beads/baubles and more with nice overall patina, accompanied by a vintage stone arrowhead. All housed in an old, worn, stained, vintage Riker style frame with a swath of purple velvet backing fabric. Really cool appearance and a desirable piece. Great for display. Nice crossover item for the fur trade or Native American Indian collector, as well as the Seated Dollar enthusiast. Steve adds: "The glass is really aged and foggy in the old Riker frame. I shot the contents without glass for greater detail. "This is kind of a wild piece, I showed it to a couple regional Native American guys who believe it could be a legit trade item. If you examine the area where the loop rides through the coin, there is definitive wear where the loop has contacted the coin from carry or being worn and toning streaks on the reverse, this likely occurred over a long period of time from all appearances. "I am not an expert on these types of things by any means, but I certainly like it, should be fun to see where this one ends up!"
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