I was thinking it might represent a fraternal organization of some sort, but I'm only guessing. Thanks for your input vnickels. Bruce
I got this token from the junk box in my buddy's coin shop a few months ago[ATTACH]. I don't know what the figure represents and thought someone...
This isn't a coin of course, but I thought it had a neat looking lion on it. This is a 1 ounce silver round I have.[ATTACH]
Welcome to c/t marcopolo. I don't know a lot about silver or gold bars, but I have studied counterstamped coins for a long time. There are a lot...
RB13, This was apparently a saloon in Birmingham, Alabama c.early 1900's. This might be right in your backyard if you're near Birmingham. I doubt...
The 10mp camera should make a big difference. I'm looking forward to seeing the new pics One of the best sources of info I've found is old city...
I'm like you Rcptuna, I love the challenge of researching things that interest me, and for the past ten years or so have been heavily involved in...
Welcome to c/t Rcptuna, glad you came aboard. This counterstamp of yours is a very close match to a series of "JG" stamps listed in Greg Brunk's...
I know what you mean Marshall, I can't part with any type of coins, whether copper, silver or whatever. My favorites though are coppers,...
I've seen a lot of beautiful coins posted as favorites on this thread, but this ugly duckling is mine. Not because of value or beauty, but because...
Yes, and unlike the real PCGS, I only charge $4.00 to grade a pumpkin. Unfortunately , you have to pay postage, and that gets real pricey for one...
Looks like at least a 65 to me ... Well, it is a pumpkin. I don't have any experience grading pumpkins, so that's just my opinion. Great job...
Hey Hunter, I didn't want to give up so easy, so I went back to work. Found an index for all issues of the 2004 Numismatist online. The January,...
After I read Treashunt's post about it being a copy, I looked again and found the reference to Schenkman's article on Google / Books....
Treashunt is right, it is a cast copy. David Schenkman did a story about this piece in 2004 that was published in The Numismatist. He said they're...
Hunter / The listing was on e-bay, but I'll have to look for it. Apparently this medal is listed in the Sullivan-DeWitt reference as 1861-13...
I did a bit of research since my earlier post, and came up with a little information for you. Apparently this isn't considered a Civil War Token...
Nice token USMoneylover. I'm not familiar with the counterstamp, and it's not listed in any reference I have. It appears as though the stamp was...
I think you posted these pics on a different thread. When I looked at them then (without magnification) then appeared to be counterstamped eagles...
Marshall .... "ER" isn't listed in any references I have, but if you can post a pic I'll take a look at it. I can also send it along to Greg...
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