I love Bower's books. I can't think of anyone else involved in our hobby who has more overall knowledge than he does. Solid and reliable without...
Thanks for the pictures Mike. The stamp is pretty well struck and doesn't show very much if any of the punch deterioration I've seen on some...
[ATTACH] I forgot I have a pic of one of Jerry's counterstamps. The "saddle" stamp is from an old set of 19th century punches in his possession. I...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's two nice encased coins I got from Jerry Adams from Keller, TX several years ago. These are two of the many...
Thanks for the update. Bruce
I'm also sending the info to Greg Brunk so he can add it to his listings for the new edition of his counterstamp book. Thanks and good luck to you...
I hope all works out well for you Mike. If you get to the point where you've decided to sell the coin I'd appreciate a heads-up. I would be...
I don't know what advice to give you Mike if you're planning on selling the bracelet. You can either remove the coin with Hoff's counterstamp and...
Even though the picture isn't clear it looks to be a standard Hoff counterstamp Mike. I've never seen a variation of this style. Benjamin Hoff...
The B.C. Hoff stamps are well known there being about 50 examples documented...none on gold coins. About half of them are on S/L Quarters, the...
It could be a wheelwright stamp longnine. I just don't know who came up with the idea and if its backed by any research. You find this a lot in...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's a new counterstamp I picked up on eBay last week. Both stamps are listed in Brunk but not on the same coin. I've been...
I started in 1954 and it's been a great ride. No regrets! Bruce
Another great coin Eduard made even nicer IMO by the die break. These type of "flaws" only add character to a coin. Thanks for the history lesson...
Love your new additions Eduard. Two beautiful classic U.S. coins that I would welcome into my collection without hesitation. Bruce
The same goes for Half Cents. Beautiful little coins but a small collector base. Bruce
Some beautiful tokens there coinsarefun. Especially love the first one with the woodgrain look and the die crack. Great additions to your...
Neither did I. Bruce
Like your rolled cents dwhiz. I like the fact that you can see some of the design elements of the coin itself. Can you make out the dates of the...
If your counterstamp is listed in a recognized catalog or journal...and it is...they will certify it Fall Guy. Most counterstamps aren't though...
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