[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I got this counterstamp from the same seller who sold me the Durkee stamp I posted earlier. I picked up this one only because...
Key dates with counterstamps, especially initials-only stamps like yours, detract a lot from the value as collectors generally consider them...
Really nice coronation medal MyHobby...and in the original presentation case. That adds value for sure. Thanks for showing it. Bruce
Great detail dwhiz and a very nice hobo for sure. I never had a great interest in collecting hobos in the past, but the more I see ones like yours...
Doesn't look good to me Caz. I have several counterfeit S/L quarters I bought from a dealer (knowing they were counterfeit) that look very similar...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I found this counterstamp listed on eBay recently and decided to bid on it. I felt that it would go for a good price so I bid...
I find the same thing with buying counterstamps on eBay fretboard. Although there aren't any red books or gray sheets for them you have to have...
If you're really interested in tokens Ken you might want to check out membership in the Token and Medal Society (TAMS). Membership is $35 a year,...
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...
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