As long as you're happy with it that's all that counts. Bruce
Beautiful coin admrose, but like brg says, possible rub on the leg. Best to see this one in hand. I would have to say AU-55 /58 without a better...
Nice tokens Galen! The Maloney piece is designated either NY630AU-1a (Copper) or NY630AU-1b (Brass) in the Fuld reference. The copper is...
Probably used by employees in Rankin's store. It was common for companies like this to pay their workers in company tokens in lieu of hard cash....
Nice dawg Steve. Congrats. Bruce
Yeah, I think I'd be out of there as fast as I could. Bruce
These were used during the Civil War Jwt. They were issued by regimental sutlers for use by soldiers to buy goods from him. The sutler traveled...
That's a great Sutler Token Matt. I don't know if you have Schenkman's book on sutlers, but if not he lists this one as I25B and an R-8. Mauzy...
I don't collect them really but do have a few chapter pennies, medals, and older counterstamped coins I picked up over the years. I also have...
The kneeling woman token was commissioned in 1837 by the American Anti-Slavery Society located at 143 Nassau St. in New York City. The firm of...
[ATTACH] Oops! Sorry about the upside down picture. Let me try again. Bruce
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I picked up this counterstamp on eBay a week or two ago. It will be listed by Brunk in the new edition of his book but he has...
I've seen several at a friend's coin shop in the past but he wouldn't sell them to me. He liked to hold onto them for his own collection. I don't...
I like both of your medals Ed but especially the Golden Gate piece. I noticed that there doesn't seem to be any wear in the hole so it was...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Geez, you guys are killing me! This one isn't an ancient but it looks like it's been around for a couple of thousand years....
Impressive Richardson's token Larry. I appreciate the history lesson as well. I think it adds a lot to owning any coin or token when you know the...
Big and impressive Sam. So heavy it would probably tear a hole in your pocket...but at least you would know you were losing it.:D Bruce
Thanks for the info Jwt. I keep all my medals in 2x2 flips but the non PVC ones to protect them. I've never seen any damage to any of them but...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here's the other medal I bought along with the Hawaiian piece. The R.N.A. is one of the oldest clubs in the country and has...
I'm not sure what material it is Sam. It looks to be antiqued bronze with enameled inserts front and back. It's been completely sealed with an...
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