I'm a little confused about your description, Marshall. You're saying that the letters are raised but don't appear to be in a depression of any...
There are some records of English maker's marks, especially cutler's marks, but not any for this kind of counterstamp that I know of. Bruce
Here's one on a real unusual coin, one you never see with a counterstamp[ATTACH] ... 1787Fugio Cent. Bruce
Here's a couple of British cartwheels with primative stamps. The "W" also shows the center x-shape. I've been investigating these a bit since...
That's interesting, messydesk. I haven't seen it before but my first impreession was it's an "SH". Some type of identifying mark for a product or...
They weren't made specifically for stamping coins, but to mark property or something the person made as maker identification. I don't know why...
I like your classifications, Marshall. The first one "scratch' is actually considered graffiti, and of course engraving is a refined type of...
Interesting theory, GeorgeM. I'll have to think on it for awhile. In the meantime, I've gone over Brunk's reference looking for any examples of...
I don't think anyone has paid much attention to these primitives, either American or foreign examples. Most are American as the older British...
This is a rough rendition of either St. Patrick (patron saint of Ireland) or St. Andrew (patron saint of Scotland). The X-shaped cross is known as...
Here's an example of the old style W stamps, again on a very old coin. I've seen quite a few of these. The W stamp and H K J stamp are mine and...
I also saw that stamp on eBay but decided not to bid although I like it. It isn't a jeweler's mark for sure as it's too large and crudely made....
I think that's a Masonic symbol. I'll check it out. Bruce
Nice coins, Marshall, I like them. BTW, the J. Crosby stamp is probably that of an arms inspector at the Springfield Arsenal. He inspected and...
Unfortunately, Greg Brunk did pass away a couple of months ago. While the manuscript for his new edition is nearly complete, there's still some...
Beautiful, Greenie! Well worth the wait I'd say, although aggravating. I just received a coin from the UK yesterday that took 21 days. Usual...
I used to have a nice collection of CWT's years ago and about a dozen suttler tokens. Eventually had to sell them to pay the bills...how boring:D...
That's a tough pill to swallow, marbury. I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune. This one is special so I'll remember it and keep it in mind while...
I think the whole set looks very nice. Have you considered keeping it or don't you have any particular interest in Lincoln cents? Bruce
You're getting a lot of good suggestions on how to clean your coins, but some may not be effective for your particular damage. I'd take it slow...
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