1821 Large Cent, Counterstamp "I. M. LEARNED", Restaurant Proprietor ?

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1821 U.S. Large Cent
Countermarked "I. M. LEARNED."
Stamped twice on obverse and once on reverse.
Brunk L-202, Rulau Mass 47 (related token).
Research Notes:
The only "I. M. Learned" that could be found is listed in the advertisement section of the 1851 Boston city directory, as the proprietor of an "Eating House" (page 29, picture of ad included). He could be the issuer of this countermark. This mark could have been stamped on the silverware that was used at the restaurant (restaurants did this to discourage theft), or it could have had a different purpose.
I. M. Learned also issued trade tokens. Rulau (1999: p.226) lists a token by Isaac M. Learned & Co., restorator [restaurant operator], at 31 Congress Street, Boston, from 1854-67.
This restaurant operator also issued private scrip (I. M. Learned & Co's Restaurant, 31 Congress Street, Boston, 25 Cents, dated 1862). Two different examples of this scrip are known to have survived. The note in my collection has the serial number 2881, and the other note has serial number 3230. Both notes are signed by I. M. Learned. Images of both known examples are included in the pictures.
My example of the scrip note (#2881) is available for purchase by the winner of this lot, if they are interested.
Please note that the scrip notes are NOT included as part of this lot.
Issuer: Isaac Mason Learned
Occupation: Restaurant Proprietor ?
Date of Issue: circa 1854-1867
Place of Issue: Boston, Massachusetts
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