Moritz Furst Early 19th Century Sterling Business Card Holder, Taylor Baldwin & Co. Scott #C18 1861 Contemporary Counterfeit $20 Confederate
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1861 Contemporary Counterfeit $20 Confederate States of America Note (CT-18/107A-1) ~ Crisp Very Fine
5-3" dangle w/ rope and tassles
Just 4 known 1902 PB Tens
Keith Pedersen is still carving nickels today
Frederick Douglass
Moritz Furst Early 19th Century Sterling Business Card Holder, Taylor Baldwin & Co. Scott #C18 1861 Contemporary Counterfeit $20 ConfederateLikely a one of a kind piece from a prolific U. S. Mint Medalist & early 19th Century silversmith. It remains in excellent condition exhibiting a hit at the makersmark (imaged) and a smaller less noticeable hit an upper corner (not imaged). The top is engraved "M. DAVIS." in a Bookman style font. Dating: After a prolific career as a contract medalist for the U. S. Mint beginning in 1809, Moritz Furst returned to Europe in November 1841. Taylor Baldwin