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1850 Altered Cent-U.S. Large Cent Brothel Token Rev. 'E' in Cent altered to 'U'
1850 Altered Cent-U.S. Large Cent Brothel Token Rev. 'E' in Cent altered to 'U'
1850 Altered Cent-U.S. Large Cent Brothel Token Rev. 'E' in Cent altered to 'U'

1850 Altered Cent-U.S. Large Cent Brothel Token Rev. 'E' in Cent altered to 'U'

$ 11.88

Availability: 92 in stock
  • Condition: Reverse 'Cent' Altered - 'E' recut to 'U'
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Year: 1850
  • Coin: Braided Hair
  • Composition: Copper
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Denomination: Large Cent
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Modification Description: 'E' of CENT recut to 'U'
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Color: BN
  • Mint Location: Philadelphia
  • Strike Type: Business

    Description

    1850 U.S. Altered Cent Large Cent Brothel Token Reverse: 'E' in CENT altered to 'U' Very Fine Condition These coins are quite common and have always been labeled  'altered cents' but they are also identified as Brothel Tokens Personally, I doubt this. I have always attributed the alteration to adolescent boys with a sense of humor. But they could have had a purpose. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FREE SHIPPING NO RESERVE​ We ship within the United States only due to the varied International restrictions on coins, currency and collectibles. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PAYMENT IS REQUESTED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF AUCTION'S END. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PAYMENT METHODS: We accept PAYPAL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RETURN POLICY: If for any reason you are not satisfied with your auction item, return by insured mail within 30 days for a full refund.
    1850 Altered Cent-U.S. Large Cent Brothel Token Rev. 'E' in Cent altered to 'U'
    1850 Altered Cent-U.S. Large Cent Brothel Token Rev. 'E' in Cent altered to 'U'
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    Description
    1850 U.S. Altered Cent
    Large Cent Brothel Token
    Reverse: 'E' in CENT altered to 'U'
    Very Fine Condition
    These coins are quite common and have always been labeled
    'altered cents'
    but they are also identified as Brothel Tokens
    Personally, I doubt this.  I have always attributed the alteration to adolescent boys with a sense of humor.  But they could have had a purpose.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    ~~~~~
    FREE SHIPPING
    NO RESERVE​
    We ship within the United States only due to the varied International restrictions on coins, currency and collectibles.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
    PAYMENT IS REQUESTED  WITHIN 10 DAYS OF AUCTION'S END.
    PAYMENT METHODS:  We accept PAYPAL
    RETURN POLICY:  If for any reason you are not satisfied with your auction item, return by insured mail within 30 days for a full refund.
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