You're right, Conder. These look to be fairly modern. Certainly not Civil War-era and likely not even 19th century. Bruce
Do you have any pics to show us, Oded? Thanks. Bruce
I thought it was the engraver's initial, Ken. :eek: Bruce
Confederate exonumia is rare and valuable, Circus. Maybe someone thought they could fake it and make a few bucks. Can you tell what it's stamped...
Thanks, Paddy and Jack. Bruce
Possibly an arcade token, Cookie. The other side is blank? Bruce
I like those tokens, Circus. I have a huge collection of numismatic-related exonumia, but not any in conjunction with Mardi Gras tokens. I'll have...
I took a quick picture of the coin that I believe was used for a dog tag. Charles Buxton enlisted in Co G of the 1st Heavy Artillery, 11th...
Very sad, Paddy. If you ever get to see anything else, please let us know. Bruce
I don't have a photo to download, Jack, but I'll dig the coin out tomorrow and take one. Bruce
Could you make out enough to maybe help identify him, Paddy? I don't understand why anyone would randomly obliterate the writing like that,...
I get it, Ken. NY Metro, indeed! I'm South "Joisey", but I do like the "Gints" and Yanks.:D Bruce
I don't know the reasons for it, but you may be right, rooman9. But then again it just might have been a different mindset. Bruce
Interestingly enough, dog tags seemed to be exclusively the concern of Union troops. I don't know of a single example of a Confederate piece....
Will do, Jack. Why don't you p/m me with exactly what you're looking for. I'll see what i can do. Bruce
Thanks, KoinJester, I didn't see the thread. That's a really special coin, Michael. If it's a legitimate Civil War dog tag...and it seems to...
Oh, I've been around, Jack. Like gum stuck on the bottom of your shoe...can't really get rid of me.:D I'll be going to the Baltimore show on the...
I bought this counterstamp awhile back but never posted it. There's nothing really interesting about it, except the issuer. An interesting...
Yep! The writing of course. Bruce
Rather dashing hobo, Frank. I don't that good on my best days.:eek: Bruce
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