Don't despair Meat man. Your crummy coin might be an upgrade for someone who has a crummier coin. Afterall, I know a guy who collects holed...
Been there, done that, got the tee shirt and all that nonsense. Believe it or not I did it twice just last week. That's a record even for a dummy...
It should be called the US Treasury General "Slush" Fund. Or the money black hole.:D Bruce
You made my day. I got a real chuckle from your post. Bruce
I agree...lamination. Bruce
You would think he would know enough to wear gloves to protect the coin. Bruce
The token looks to be a merchant piece or more likely an arcade token. No value on it but arcade tokens don't always need such. Not much...
A very nice coin despite the cleaning. By the picture at least it doesn't detract that much. Bruce
I agree. I think any attempt to clean it might damage it further. Though badly impaired it still has appeal. Keep it as it is and enjoy it. Bruce
Yeah, the irony crossed my mind too. I wonder who made that choice. Bruce
I like them all. A very nice group of tokens and medals. Bruce
Has anyone seen an image of the privy mark? Bruce
I'd like to see your Counterstamped coins if you have images to share. Maybe I could help you with an ID. Most of the references...only a...
No interest at all. It's just a gimmick like a lot of what goes on at the mint. Bruce
The only way I could "afford" that baby was if I found it in the couch cushions. We all know that ain't going to happen.:D Bruce
I'd be treading on thin ice asking her to do that. Shed just get my son to do it and keep the proceeds for herself anyway.:eek: Bruce
Most counterstamped coins show some damage on the opposite side from the strike. Exceptions are the old British cartwheel pennies and two...
Maybe I should clean behind my desk but I'm too lazy to pull it out.:D Bruce
The stamp's probably as old as the coin. This crude style is known as American Primitive for obvious reasons. It's surely a merchant stamp...most...
You've given me a great history lesson, Chris B, and I thank you for that. The period you speak of is extremely interesting but complicated, at...
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