Engraved Railroad Badge Made From a Motto Liberty Seated Half Dollar
The obverse of the host coin is engraved with a scalloped border surrounding the following: W.B. MORAN / (STAR) / D.W. R.R. The reverse has had a pinback removed, as this would have been worn like a badge. Moran was either a lineman or possibly a conductor for the railroad. The D.W. R.R. may represent the Detroit-Waukesha Rail Road [railroad].
Item Date: Circa 1870-1890
Measurement: 1"
Material: Coin silver
Item Condition: Good, missing pinback
Price: $395
SKU 849-121
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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