Moritz Furst Early 19th Century Sterling Business Card Holder, Taylor Baldwin & Co. 5 Jiao 2002 - 5 Coins 2003

2002 - 5 Coins 2003 - 6 Coins 2004 - 6 Coins 2005 - 6 Coins 2006 - 5 Coins 2007 - 5 Coins 2008 - 5 Coins 2009 - 6 Coins 2010 - 5 Coins 2011 - 7 Coins 2012 - 5 Coins 2013 - 5 Coins

12 grams / 16mm / Bronze

ships and steamboat in distance beyond

star 13 is 1/2mm from curl

The obverse features a large 5 pointed star situated behind an eagle while the reverse displays an allegorical winged Liberty flanked by the busts of General Sam Houston and Stephen Austin

Moritz Furst Early 19th Century Sterling Business Card Holder, Taylor Baldwin & Co. 5 Jiao 2002 - 5 Coins 2003Likely 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