Brad Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have not been able to track this one down yet. Page 26 of the linked book refers to a similar piece in tin, listed as extremely rare. "Catalogue of the celebrated and valuable collection of American coins and" ... By Charles Ira Bushnell, Samuel Hudson Chapman, Henry Chapman, published in 1882. 52MM 51GM - most likely some type of lead-type metal, nonmettalic. Gilded. (Type metal was created to use in the linotype machine for printing presses around 1876.) Fulton died in 1815. thanks in advance for all comments and leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I have no leads to offer but it is certainly a great piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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