All good stuff, Bill. I saw some of these on eBay, but only bid on a couple. I liked the Baquie stamp...you don't see many from New Orleans...and...
These old French coins were heavily counterstamped, especially by English merchants in the later years of the 19th century. It was illegal to...
This is the latest addition to my Irish political counterstamp collection. I bought it from a guy in Ballymena, N. Ireland a few weeks ago. He...
I agree, the counterstamp is more recent than the coin. I'm thinking 1860-1870 or so. It may have been filled with paint to allow the stamp to...
Not a Large Cent expert, AkFlip, but I think this is a common one. It's in really bad shape too, so the counterstamp actually increases the value....
I'm a day younger than dirt, Greenie, so I do remember him. <lol> Bruce
That's a nice counterstamp, AkFlip. It was issued by either Samuel Simpson, or his son Samuel L, both blacksmiths in Easton, Mass. The father was...
Always keep my eye open for Mildenhall stuff when I go to shows, Jack. I check Cunningham, and others who have military exonumia. Found a new one...
Thanks, Jack.
I did write an article for TAMS about two years ago or so. It's the story about 30 coins I got from my friend in Belfast 5 or 6 years ago that I...
Thanks, Jack. I've been keeping a census of these coins for some time, and have documented over 700 examples from all involved in the war. So far...
Several months ago I became acquainted with a serious metal detectorist who lives in the UK. He's dug thousands of coins over the years, including...
Would this happen to be the base you're stationed at now, Jack? Looking forward to you're write-ups on this one and the others. Bruce
That's a beautiful medal, alurid. Are there any edge markings, if it's plain, or does it have a reeded edge? Bruce
I didn't know there was a book on Philly silversmiths, Bill. I wouldn't mind picking up a copy if any are around. Although I've disposed of most...
Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures here, Bill. I've been looking forward to seeing them. I like them all, but the Whitmore piece is...
That's a nice looking, high-relief medal, Pickin and Grinin. You expect that quality from Medalic...beautifully done. I like the portrait too,...
Well it sorta worked.
Too bad about the pics not showing. I'm going to try one to see if I have any luck.
Didn't know it closed that along ago, Frank. Yikes!! Bruce
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