Excerpt from Catalogue of the Remarkably Fine Collection of U. S. Pattern and Experimental Coins, Formed by Mr. Geo. D. Woodside, of Philadelphia, Pa., Together With the Canadian Coins and Medals of the Late Mr. James Oliver, of New York: All to Be Sold at Public Auction Wither Reserve, by Messrs. Bangs and Co., Auctioneers, 739 and 741 Broadway, N. Y. City, on Saturday, April 23d, at 1. 30, P. M., Sharp
D stamped on obv. And Platina engraved over eagle on R. But one duplicate of this piece known which is in the mint cabinet, and we believe the first time this piece has ever been offered for sale: it is certainly one of the most interesting in the collection: fine: platinum.
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