[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Of all the different counterstamped coins I've seen there's only a single one that was from a prepared punch, a "Vanguard"...
Even as an R-1 $40 is a good price for that token PennyGuy. Good deal! Bruce
It all depends on what you consider "modern" Jeff. The Ron Paul, FSP, and anti-war nickels are modern of course, but I don't consider the Pear's...
Thanks for the link Lucky Cuss. It's nice to get "the rest of the story." I wouldn't mind having one of his stamps in my collection, but I've...
65 Red Bruce
These "Boston" stamps are known in at least two different sizes although of similar style. They appear on many different denominations of U.S. and...
You're right Numismat, it's not a high-grade stamp which is one of the reasons I couldn't get a real clear image. I didn't pay much for it but...
I don't know if it's the same coin or not, but probably is. I've seen a 8-Reales with his stamp but not this one. The repaired hole really makes...
Now you guys are just piling on.:D Bruce
Ah, come on Bing don't ruin one of life's true pleasures with some skunky beer. Now bacon and Crown Royal...that's a combo for the ages.:D Bruce
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I don't know when these guys were in business but it looks to be 1940s or so. I couldn't find anything about them but do know...
Beautiful medal JA! MAC medals are always first rate in craftsmanship and execution. Bruce
I thought the tail was different as well. Also the eagle has nothing in its talons...arrows branches, etc. Bruce
It is rather plain to be a coat-of-arms or even a military insignia, but there may be more to it...maybe a smaller, separate stamp with additional...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I usually post counterstamps on an existing exonumia thread, but this one is different. The "eagle within shield" looks to be...
You got that right Doug!:) Bruce
It would be for advertising more than likely because of the number of coins he stamped. Since there 's about a dozen still in existence, which is...
Your counterstamp was used by a Hartford, CT. silversmith named Roswell Bartholomew LC. He established his business in 1804 with another smith...
Well of course bacon is better than ramen noodles Bing, but what self-respecting coin collector can afford bacon? We've got other priorities.:D Bruce
Good show report Amanda and congrats on being chosen VP of WIN. It must be a lot of fun hanging around with Charmy. Bruce
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