Yes, it would be interesting Jim. That's why I love to research these things and try to find out something about them. Bruce
Good to have you here on CT Jim. The "A.C." counterstamp is probably just someone's initials and was carried as a pocket piece considering the...
Have a great day Peter. Wish you all the happiness in the world. Bruce
Thanks Ken, I'll try that myself. Dang knockoffs !! :mad: Bruce
The fact of the matter is that young people don't have as much disposable income to spend on coins as older folks do. Many of us start out in the...
I see what you mean Caz. :eek: Bruce
Oh yeah man! If cookies are involved I'm in.;) Bruce
Yeah, I heard they're not having any more in Philly Frank. I went to a couple of them and wasn't impressed. Bruce
In this case, bigger is better.:D Bruce
I missed the Philly show so I would have more to spend for Balto...never miss one of them. From all accounts I heard, I didn't miss a lot by not...
Cool looking coin C-B-D. The cuts are too shallow for a gear IMO. It must have been used for something important since they used a half dollar....
Great pickups for $1.25 Galen. I've gotten a few good books at Goodwill myself over the years. Bruce
Hey, for $2.50 you can't go wrong Circus. Nice pickup. Bruce
Although not an ancient coin collector, I do have a great deal of respect for the talents and passion you guys show for your branch of...
I found a Barber Dime in a roll not too long ago bugo. Also, a V nickel in loose change several years ago. Both were common dates and well...
Good grief Caz, now were going to have 6 year olds counterfeiting notes.:D Bruce
Agreed! It's all in the historical significance of the counterstamp and the numismatic value of the coin. Will add value to a common coin in many...
Bowers was one of the earliest collectors to make an attempt at cataloguing counterstamps when he was a young man. He also had a huge collection...
The "propeller" design on the 1826 is fairly common but I've never been able to figure out what it means Frank. I've seen it on other U.S. coins...
Geez Hiddendragon, that's awesome...er, awful. Now if it were a darker blue I'd dig it in a big way.:D Bruce
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