That makes sense, Paddy. The box provided for a number (No.) might be for an account number or customer I.D. Bruce
I like it, Gunner. I think you did good on the price, and as long as you're happy with it that's all that matters. Bruce
Interesting, Paddy. Do you know what the token was used for? Obviously, the three areas were to be engraved for some purpose. It looks pretty big....
I bought this coin several years ago because I was intrigued by the shield counterstamped on it. While it has a military look to it, it could...
Interesting thought, Christian. Thanks for the link. Bruce
Here's an English Penny with interesting hammer & sickle and V counterstamps. Not sure the meaning of them, but since the coin's from the WW II...
Interesting history, Christian. If I had noticed the broken chains, I would have no idea what they symbolized. It makes a powerful statement, for...
I think you should send the wrench into PCGS and have it slabbed, Shrews. Tell them it's a shipwreck find...should make it a lot more valuable.:D...
Odd thing to engrave on a coin, jeffB. Thanks for the info. Bruce
I like the coin despite the hole, jeffB. I collect counterstamped coins so holes generally aren't of a great concern...unless it's really bad. The...
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Another Tudor Rose, LordM. This coin was dug in Hampshire, UK several years ago. Bruce
Counterstamped flowers, but still... Bruce[ATTACH]
No I don't know who issued the crowned WC coin, Karl. I bought it from a man who specialized in old copper, and he didn't know either. I liked it...
Yours is a small stamp, Karl, so is likely a silversmith, silverplater, or cutlery mark. Here's a few websites that might be of help....
The HH looks like a merchant stamp to me, Karl. It's not unusal to find these old cartwheel coins, especially the Pennies, counterstamped with...
Thanks, Circus. As soon as you mentioned them in your reply I recalled reading somewhere about these symbols lrft by hobos
That's a couple of nice Hobo tokens there , dwhiz. I assume they're struck pieces and not carved? Can you decipher any of the symbolism on the...
I'll send you one too, LaCointessa. Not fair that Hookman gets all the goodies.:D Bruce
I know Jacob, Hookman, but lost touch with him about the time he stopped posting. I have some of his personal counterstamps , and would be glad to...
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