Lot 947
1858-O Seated Half Dollar Brunk M-326, Rulau Tenn-102 Rarity-7 G-VG. Stamped on the obverse "BEN. F. WYANT/MAY FLOWER/SALOON/No 137 MAIN ST./MEMPHIS-TENN. Smooth and problem-free with a clear date and mint mark. Ben F(ranklin) Wyant is listed as owner of the May Flower Saloon in the 1860-1861 Memphis city directory. Only 8 examples are known of this stamp, all on half dollars dated 1854-1858. Auction records show sales over $1000 for this very rare saloon stamp.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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| Realized $676 |
