Maverick CWT- HTT OR SOMETHING ELSE?

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I need some information if possible on this token.Mainly if it is listed and if so how much is it worth.It is composed of gilt brass and resembles a $10.00 gold piece.The coronet on the liberty head reads E.LYON.The border features stars and reads 424 Broadway NY.The reverse reads MAGNETIC POWDER & PILLS FOR INSECTS AND RATS.It seems to measure 29-30 mm in diameter.I can't find it in any references that I have.Thanks in advance.
 

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I did not find this.I'm wondering if it is worth the asking price.
 

Hey, Dig...

It's c. 1850's... just a tad after the Hard Times era. Several varieties: reeded edge, plain edge, lettered border, stars border, etc. Worth about $10, VF, although you can find some really insane higher prices on certain websites.

There's also a smaller version resembling a $5 gold piece.

These pieces are listed in the "U.S. Merchant - New York" section of the Standard Catalog of United States Tokens, 1700-1900 by Russell Rulau.
 

Thanks for the quick id.I need one of those catalogs.Actually I have a copy from 1981 but maybe I missed it.I generally won't pay much for anything off the web.So 24 bucks is too much for me on this then.LOL,I was bidding on an 1802 draped bust half cent yesterday.I actually thought I had a chance on winning it,hahahaha.It's up to $1375.00 with 40 minutes left to bid right now.My max was $50.00.That's too funny. ;D Nice coin though.
 

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