Thanks for the heads up, Jack. As Jack says, they're relatively rare, but not unobtainable. Many auction houses will carry a few examples, but...
Thanks for getting back to us on the Eggleston scrip. I'm not positive about the attribution, but it seems like a good bet at least. As far as...
I did a general internet search, John, plus on a few subscription sites I have access to. Those little scraps of info were the only things I...
There was an Eggleston's Market in St. Ansgar, Iowa that closed in 1954, John. It was run by a man named Wesley H. Eggleston. I agree that your...
Very nice pics, Jack. I don't see a thing wrong with them. Oh, and by the way, a great selection of tokens as well. I'm sorry, but I had no luck...
I've always tried to find a counerstamp with my last name on it or my initials, Jack, but never have. I suppose when your name is Throckmorton...
I haven't picked up much in the past several months, Jack Some major expenses have seriously eaten into my coin money, but I hope to rectify that,...
Great stuff, Jack. I particularly like the Ramstein piece. I'll be going to the Baltimore show next week, and will be sure to check in with Paul...
Brunk will list ALL counterstamps in his index as far as I know, JBK, but not in the body of his work, necessarily. That's reserved for ones he...
Thanks, Steve. Just so you know, I work for food...especially jelly donuts.:D Bruce
I enjoy the research, Heavy, and find the history fascinating. Thanks for posting your coin. Bruce
I hear you, Dave. That's what I should have done. I'm retired now, so all's good in my world.:) Bruce
I did some research on your counterstamp, Heavy, and think I may have come up with an issuer. First though, two possible, but not likely ones....
That's a nice counterstamp, heavycam, especially for $2. Although this one isn't attributed to anyone that I know of, I would think you might get...
Thanks, Diplodocus. I'll send a message to you. Bruce
You could be right, JBK. I hadn't thought about using them in slot machines. It could be the only reason he struck them on quarters. Bruce
As JBK says above these pieces weren't struck by Ryan Thies, but probably were struck and issued out west, most likely in Nevada. There is some...
Love your Sutler, jester. These, and Civil War dog tags, are about as historically interesting as you can get, IMO. I had about a dozen of these...
They do indeed. ;) Bruce
Thanks for posting the history and the great photos, Jack. An interesting and informative read. Bruce
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