They're authentic (not counterfeits or copies) but of course modern restrikes purchased from the Austrian Mint in 1963. Bruce
Love the medal ww. Did you try to get any info on it? It might be fun spending a little time researching it. I also agree with having a subforum...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's what I think is an example of one the best modern counterstamps (1948 to the present) that illustrates both beauty and...
Mine is on an 1836 Bust Half Brian. About 80% of all these stamps are. The $700 bid sounds about right, but I've seen them go for even more than...
You're right Ripley, technically they're damaged coins but I see beauty in the beast. I can forgive their ugly side in exchange for the story they...
That's one of the nice ones Brian. They're fairly common, as counterstamps go, but very sought after and a bit pricey. I was fortunate to get...
I don't think so Timewarp, Steve's are much "nicer".:eek: Bruce
Thanks Ardatirion. It sounds like a good starting point for me. I need to educate myself about these pieces before I even think about collecting...
Thanks Frank...I'll stop by his table at the June show in Baltimore. Bruce
I like the J.H.Cline storecard dwhiz. Did you get it from him at a show or elsewhere? I see him at coin shows all the time so I'll have to ask him...
Thanks for the link Cheetah...very interesting. Bruce
Was John Marr a partner in Mossin & Marr by chance Cheetah? I had one of their store cards at one time and remember the fine craftsmanship...
Thanks for your comments Ardatirion and for posting the carved Roman coin. I guess in a way you could call this a counterstamp, closer to an...
I remember you posting this stamp before Frank and thought at the time that it may actually be something other than "Tamallo". Not having the coin...
There is a fine line sometimes between legitimate and fantasy counterstamps dougsmit but in time the diagnostics become clearer and more obvious....
I also have a great appreciation for counterstamped ancients John although I know almost nothing about them. The stamps are all about the history...
I don't use airtites yarm so I don't have any advice for you, but It would be a tragedy to damage such a beautiful medal by trying to remove it....
You got it enochian...an 85 cent-piece. :devil: Bruce
Great token fretboard. I don't have any from New Zealand but have a collector friend on Long Island who is an avid collector of both their tokens...
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