Now there's some great history John. I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to research ancient countermarks. It's difficult enough to...
Started at 6 years old back in 1954. My dad was a collector and got me interested in Lincoln Cents. I've been collecting ever since and haven't...
Unusual style of lettering Frank. I've only seen it a couple of times before. Bruce
Welcome to C/T Michael. Love the medal. I get out your way once in awhile and will see if I can make the show. Where's it going to be held? Bruce
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The "Bible" and only comprehensive guide on counterstamps is Greg Brunk's "Merchant and Privately Countermarked Coins"...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This the closest I'll ever get to owning an 1877 I/H Cent...in AU no less. The trouble with this one though is that it's a tad...
You have high standards my friend...high standards.:D Bruce
Nice coin just the same Volante. I'd love to see what grade a TPG would assign it. Bruce
Imagine hauling around something that big and heavy...especially in those days. Bruce
Thanks Ken, your old eyes are better than mine:) I checked out Soley in Rulau's catalog, and while he's listed there, your tokens aren't. The...
Sorry steph, just as Idhair says...someone with some time on his hands. Does remind me of Irish protest coins though. It was pretty common in...
Very nice fretboard. While I don't know anything about Soley's work, I do know that both buildings are still standing today. They're well...
Beautiful FlorinVolante. The reverse is especially nice. How do you grade it? Bruce
Since no Half Cents were minted in 1837 some of us Half Cent collectors use this token as a "hole filler". It's a quality strike and looks similar...
Those coins look fantastic in comparison to what they were. You have a great product there BadThad, something that I'll use if the need arises. I...
I just learned that myself not too long ago Doug. I always thought they were part of the UK. Bruce
Those oldsters were pretty slick Mainebill. He probably knew what he was saying. Bruce
There are a few others I know of that use cruder words than that...but they're still...how do you say? "Interesting". I can't just spell them out...
It wouldn't have anything to do with W.W. Pattee HCF, at least directly. Saco-Pettee wasn't in business until 1897, a long time after your coin...
I saw the coin listed and briefly thought about putting in a bid but didn't. It is a cool coin though. Bruce
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