(3) Counterstamped 19th Century United States Coins

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  1. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    I won these yesterday on the Stacks Bowers auction. I only bid on the lot because the 1876 Quarter has my grand daughters initials on it. and since her birthday is coming up it will be one of her gifts Counterstamped 19th Century United States Coins.jpg
     
    dwhiz, Apr 10, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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  3. ZoidMeister

    ZoidMeister Hamlet Squire of Tomfoolery . . . . . Supporter

    One of mine that still defies attribution . . . .

    In my mind it's too well made to be a 'one off' or individually hand stamped creation.

    Z



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    ZoidMeister Hamlet Squire of Tomfoolery . . . . . Supporter


    Very nice set!

    Z
     
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  5. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Nice, congrats
     
    Mr.Q, Apr 10, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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  6. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    Nice counterstamps, dwhiz. Not familiar with the Harner stamp but Hoff was a merchant who sold nearly everything imaginable over a long career in retail. He was in Auburn, NY Syracuse, NY and Pittsburgh, Pa at various times.

    If you want to Google him you should come up with a lot of info.

    Bruce
     
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  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Neato. It's always cool when one can match up all three of a modern person's initials with the ones on a 19th century love token or counterstamped piece. I once had an 1861 love token dime with my "RWS" initials.

    Two     initials are relatively easy. Three- and in the proper sequence, not in a monogram- is much tougher.
     
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  8. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    I've seen a Bell Wilcot counterstamp before but don't recall where or when, Z. Not sure if it was yours or not but I remember it because it's so unusual. It's not listed in Brunk, Rulau, or any other reference that I'm aware of.

    I think it's quite possible that Bell Wilcot is a company name rather than an individuals' name. Maybe you could approach your research from that angle.

    Bruce
     
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