This Time a World Coin...Outta My Vault (Part 4)

Hmmm, never once thought of that. Almost like a premonition for things to come, with the stamp being black, eh?
Very interesting, do you have a picture of the red 1841 stamp?

 

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Sure, here is one. 1841 one penny red ( Great Britain #3)

 

I like the black one better... But I guess different times call for different designs to like.
Nice stamps desertgem

 

When the US issued it's first stamps in 1847, The first stamp wasn't black, but the second one was. The low value 5 cents ( stamp #1) was Ben Franklin in red brown. The high value, 10 cents (stamp#2) was George Washington in Black.

The red GB#3 is not the best of copies ( even though it is the most inexpensive of the 4 shown). I do love engraved stamps.

Jim

 

I have a rather large stamp collection. I have a lot of the Carmine Washington Stamps, although the types are hard to decipher. I also have a replica of some Ben Franklin Stamp, it is blue, but that is about all I know LOL The rest of my stamps are nothing special, and all of them have been used, but they are all interesting to say the least.

 

Ok, just something else to tempt you, and then I will let this one go. You might really like to collect stock certificates, especially ones of the past as the engraved vignettes are often so well done and usually very large. Here is my favorite from the 1930s.



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Now that is beautiful! Can you elaborate on what that really is?

 

Notice that the figure on the left ( PEACE) has her eyes closed and the figure on the right ( SWORD) has her eyes very open and watching. Late 1930s world events ???
Needs research.

Jim

 

Ahhhh C'mon!
Well, gimme that beauty, then I'll do the research...

 

It was for 100 shares in the company ( made Stutz Bearcat autos) that eventually went under. Often you will find these in antique stores or under ephemera ( old paper). I have mortgages and loan papers and such from the 1880s. The stock certificate was engraved by the American Banknote Co. ( The very bottom most line of print in the first photo). Appreciate the offer, but I think not

Jim

 

Interesting. So does any other stock certificates or paper money have a beautiful design just like that?

 

Look for Railroads, Banks, or Mining Companies. Foreign companies are also usually nice.
Search "stock certificates" on ebay for nice ones. Usually not many bidding. Here is a nice historical one from Arizona Territory before it became a state.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1904-Colorado-Kansas-Oil-Stock-Certificate-Territory-Az_W0QQitemZ230400501187QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a4f0a5c3

Since newer certificates are mainly moved from company to stock brokers, the public may own a lot of stock, but never see a certificate anymore. Besides the older ones are better appearing and historical.
Jim

 

Well well well....now TMoney, it does look like I have you hooked on vignettes now huh?
So are you going to make the switch?? We going to see you in the Paper Money Forum?? :hug: :hug::smile :smile


RickieB

 

As I looked through the ebay offerings ( I don't want to get started again with paper!), I found this very interesting cert. I know you will enjoy reading about it ( or bidding)
http://cgi.ebay.com/EZEKIEL-AIR-SHI...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4cdc9cae14

Jim

 

Okay...maybe I'll get just one or two notes...
LOL! I guess you will see me in the paper money forum a little more frequently

I'm more interested with paper with full bodied women. I think the one you showed was absolutely beautiful, and had creativity.
And of course, I love any design with an eagle.

 

That's a very interesting coin, but I have to ask; what the $#@& is black cupro-nickel? I've never heard of that in my life.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupronickel
Hopefully that helps.

 

That was a good article, but I didn't see anything about black cupro-nickel. I just wonder how it was colored.

 

Pearl black nickel is a type of finish. The coin has a matte appearance rather than a shiny polished one.

Matte (Pearl) Nickel Plating:
Matte nickel plating is a uniform finish that is semi-lustrous with low reflectivity. It is also referred to as pearl or velour nickel; it does not have the lines or grainy appearance found in traditional satin nickel finishes. Matte nickel is usually coated with chrome, black nickel or another final finish. It is used in the plumbing, optical, lighting, and automotive industries.

And this was the first use in coins evidently.

Jim

 

Oh, ok. Thanks for that explanation. Is that the finish used on guns?