Great pics Merc. Doesn't look like you need a tripod to me. Take the $120 and invest in a nice coin or two. Bruce
I agree with brg, a copy stand works very well for me. I just use natural light. Bruce
Thanks for the update Tess. We all miss Rusty here. Looking forward to having him back. Bruce
I think the best book to get for R-values of store cards and patriotics is "The Civil War Token Collectors Guide" by Bryon Kanzinger. It was...
Slob! Hey, look what I collect. No such thing as a pristine counterstamp. If you ever find one it's a fake. Bruce
Yikes! :eek:
The best by far is Greg Brunk's "Merchant and Privately Countermarked Coins" published in 2003 Kirkuleez. It's a bit dated now but he's working on...
The "E.T" counterstamp is apparently just a random set of initials struck on the coin for who knows what reason maggie. It was common in the day...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's a third Long Island Coin Club counterstamp struck over a Kennedy Half Dollar. The East Detroit medal is...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Here are two of the most unusual counterstamped coins I've ever seen. I won them on eBay about two weeks ago from...
I'm with rzage hobbyist, I wouldn't take the chance. Too many question marks as to authenticity, etc. Bruce
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's my pocket piece with my counterstamp on it. The "eagle" piece I have on my keyring. Bruce
Yes I will...the woman needs to be educated in the fine art of drinking. :D Bruce
Beautiful medal petronius! Thanks also for the history lesson. I love researching things in the numismatic world that interest me as obviously you...
Nice addition to your collection Ken. I also love the eagle on the reverse. By the way...can never have too many bourbons. Bruce
That's beautiful Dave! A great, great addition to your collection. Whats your opinion of the grade? Bruce
I think your collection of tobacco cards is "smokin" Chris. Sorry, I couldn't resist... I'm a weak, weak man. Bruce
I think you got it Trants, except we should call those little critters "copper" weavils.:D Bruce
Very nice Siggi! Do youhave a large collection of notes and are they all Icelandic? Looking forward to seeing some more. Bruce
Wish I knew in advance about the show CEO, it's not a bad drive for me. Unfortunately, I have other things to take care of. Maybe next time. Bruce
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