I love these old copper coins. Something about the design and the fact that they date back nearly to the founding of our country. In my mind, it's...
Looks like an arcade token to me as well. I think Collect89 nailed it..."Big Thril". Bruce
I do that myself Ken. Sometimes when I remodel or repair something I leave a token or coin or a note with my work... not an 1856 Large Cent...
I agree with the others. I don't believe in "unsearched" rolls appearing on eBay as actually being unsearched. If you find them in Grandma's attic...
I have a small collection of casino chip too Collect89 but I'm not really a hardcore collector...just things I picked up over the years. I have a...
Your stamp, because of its small size, was probably used in a small craft jewelery business or metal shop of some sort CBD. Somewhere there's...
I see an "I" on your 1906 heuvy but can't make out anymore. The style of the punch looks to be a bit older then your coin (maybe 1870's/1880's) so...
There are several "IB" counterstamps documented heuvy but all are extremely old, probably issued before 1830. Yours is obviously more modern and...
Your counterstamp isn't listed in any references that I have C-B-D including the best source of all, Brunk's reference and his 2006 update which...
It does pay to check on the sets you stashed away long ago and forgot about Ken. Sometimes you get a nice surprise like you had with yours. Very...
[ATTACH] Here's a neat little counterstamp I just picked uo off of eBay for a buck. There are a couple of these listed in Brunk's book and are...
Beautiful historical medal yarm. I love the large size, well executed pieces like yours. Bruce
Great coin Calum. Welcome back to the coin buying world...one I know far too well.:D Bruce
I've been using them for 10 or 12 years and haven't had any problems. I haven't had any "hazing"problems with the windows either. I like the look...
Good stuff riff. Thanks for posting. I may be fairly wealthy as I think I have a few of these laying around somewhere.:D Bruce
[ATTACH] Here's a scratched (called a grafitti coin)1971 English 5p in my collection. It wasn't done randomly but for a reason. It was common for...
Interesting thread Drusus. History is a big part of why I collect too. Gotta love the hobo nickel. Bruce
I don't know Riff I'm with alicechaos and the brillo pad. I got to think about the time machine thing. Too late and too many 7 and 7's to be...
Looks MS-65 to me Riff...they'll "eat" it up on eBay. Bruce
Don't ask us Tater, buy something that really appeals to you. I would personally buy a counterstamp that Steve Hayden is presently offering on...
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