Let's see your exonumia!

I agree with jello...probably someone's initials. Possibly someone born in 1965 who punched the coin as a souvenir.

Bruce

 

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I forgot to ask Effigy...anything stamped on the reverse?

Bruce

 

Back in the 60's people would counter stamp coins and sign dollar bills to see if they would come back around to them. As with some of the counter stamped coins I have a number of metal stamps fro jewelry work. I stamp pennies and feed them back in to the coin stream. Like these, I know that the people that will notice them. Will get a thrill, and have something different to talk about!

 

Shop class back when I was a kid we often crafted a, few common dates with stars and numbers.

 

I don't. She only posted the observe.

 

Now we know who did this if they ever pop up in the error section.

 

The two counterstamps on this coin are what's known as arsenal marks or arsenal stamps. These and a variety of others were applied to firearms manufactured at U.S. Federal arsenals. The date 1842 indicates a model year, in this case, a .69 cal. smoothbore percussion musket made at both the Springfield, MA and Harper's Ferry, VA facilities. Production started on the Model 1842 in 1843 at Harper's Ferry, but a majority of the 275,000 produced were done at Springfield. About 100,000 at Harper's Ferry and the other 175,000 in Mass. Production ended in 1855.

The "US" stamp indicates government manufacture. Other marks might include an eagle, gunsmith's name or initials, the facility that produced the weapon, or other relevant information. In the early years an entire firearm was crafted by the same gunsmith but in later years each part of the firearm was manufactured separately and assembled later.

Another interesting thing about these counterstamps is the coin that they're struck on. Although no details of the coin are visible, it can be identified by size and existing edge-lettering. The information tells us that it's a 1793-1795 type Large Cent. Overall, not a bad deal for $20.

Bruce

 

Here is another casino chip that has an interesting background. It was used by Caesars Palace in 1967. As soon as it appeared, it disappeared quickly from the gaming tables. There was a story how Caesars never used this chip and had them pulled. They felt they were too classy as a low denomination issue. It was and is, the only chip ever made for their casino that was less than a dollar. There was a short lived 50C chip, that was hot stamped for a separate card room, but this was also quickly discontinued. This particular one, in it's condition, is worth about $100. The other chip? It was less attractive and in yellow, and if in the same condition, would be worth about $3500.

 

You have a great collection of chips Sam and I love the history surrounding them. Thanks for showing them to us.

Bruce

 

Thanks for the comment Bruce. What surprises me somewhat, is not finding a larger group of collectors here on CoinTalk. Gaming chips represent money, and certain issues have only 3 or 4 known. The monetary values on them, fits right in with coins and paper currency, and the rarity offers a challenge to satisfy those who love the thrill of the hunt. I have visited the ANA Library in Colorado Springs, and they have a ton of information there on the hobby. I believe at one time the Casino Chips and Gaming Tokens Collectors Club had their national office inside the same building with the ANA. The two seem to me, to go hand in hand.

 

Yes, they do go hand in hand but who can account for personal collecting preferences. I actually do have a small collection of casino chips but they're just pieces I picked up in lots of exonumia or when visiting various casinos over the years. I appreciate your dedication to that branch of exonumia. If I had a bit deeper pockets I might pursue a collection, but...

Bruce

 

There's currently 3 military casino chips on eBay that I'm interested in just too afraid to pull the trigger. I can't remember the first one, but the other two appear to have been used at Loring AFB (that base released lots of different types of tokens). The two from Loring are made of clay and have the face value of $5 and $1. I want all three but I'm afraid to pull the trigger on them. They're listed in Cunningham.

 

Do you have any in your collection now Jack? Why are you hesitant to pull the trigger.? Sounds they would fit nicely into your military token collection. If you do get them be sure to post them for us.

Bruce

 

Well...I rarely see them come up and have a hard time figuring out a price but I think all are asking $30. Price guides (as we all know) are far from helpful and Cunningham put them each at $10. @saltysam-1 maybe you might have an idea of what a reasonable price is.

 

Ok...the one from New Jersey is at $13.50 with free shipping. That seems reasonable but $30 for each of the Loring is too much I think.

 

Award medal of the UK's National Chrysanthemum Society, 27mm under glass by Spink and Son.

 

OK here is one I got a while back....very little information on it. It can not be super rare but the only thing that GoogleFoo would tell me is one was for sale in a coin ship in Austria. I got mine by pure chance..

Confirmation Medal, ca.1872. Silver, 39mm. By Leo Zimpel of Linz. Holy Spirit
descends as Bishop confirms youth. Rev. Pentecost, Descent of Holy Spirit on the
Apostles.

 

I wish I could help you but I stay within the boundary of gaming chips. I haven't delved into the military tokens at all.

 

A gilt electrotype of the obverse of Betts 44, a 1670 medal commemorating British Colonisation, along with a gilt electrotype of the obverse die. One is in high relief and the other is incused.

 

yarm,
I would be in shock if you ever posted anything that wasn't top shelf.