This is a rare Detroit Coin Club leather token from 1936. Because of the leather it's very difficult to get a good image...at least for me. I also...
I like it. Even if it's been cleaned it still has a nice look to it. Bruce
The Mel Wacks issues are always well done. I only have one in my collection though I meant to pick up at least a few more. I haven't seen yours...
I think a lot of these were struck as you see one here and there on eBay...and in change. Bruce
Here's a cool Bronx Coin Club token from 1937 celebrating their 4th anniversary. A nice edition to my coin collecting related exonumia collection....
What a great picture to show him later in life. BTW, how's his grading skills?:) Bruce
The reverse side isn't always lighter especially on coins stamped years ago. They can tone over or pick up environmental contaminants. I wouldn't...
The counterstamp was definitely added to an already struck coin but it's hard to know if it's legitimate. Bruce
Unfortunately, initials only counterstamps are nearly impossible to attribute because they provide no information to research. I only know of a...
Someone's initials or possibly a company logo. I haven't seen it before that I recall. Bruce
Thanks, Z. Bruce
Agreed, a nice historical note. Bruce
Very nice additions, Z. Is the first one a Hard Times Token? Bruce
I think they're scratches too. Hard to be sure from a picture though. Bruce
I don't think he pronounces it that way though. Bruce
That's a nice collectible slab, Sal. Makes me want to buy the slab and not the coin.:D Bruce
Agreed. I like the look of it but I also wonder if the piece in hand is as nice as the picture. If it were I might pay $20 for it. Bruce
The Peirce CWT has some interesting die cracks near the rim. I like things like that as it gives a coin / token some character. Bruce
It doesn't looked cleaned to me either but it's hard to tell for sure without examining it in-hand. Bruce
Very nice example. Smooth even wear with consistent toning. My kind of coin. Bruce
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