$118
Realm Counterfeit Coin Detector, by the Specialty Mfg. Co., Manchester, England, with nickeled bar, slotted for four silver coins, on oak base, wd. 3 3/4 in. Note: Similar to Thomas Towsey's 1877 patent. In each, the coin is put into the slot then force is applied to see if it will break.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-05-03