Agreed longnine. I love the history surrounding these pieces. They're difficult to research at times, especially on something this old, but always...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This 1786 Spanish 1-Real is stamped with the mark of silversmith John Staniford who practiced in Windham, CT from 1760 until...
Nice pieces Circus! The Bud token should bring a smile to a lot of guy's faces. Since I'm not a beer drinker --- I have other "bad" habits --- my...
Thanks for the nice card and stamps Frank. I appreciate it. Bruce
Geez, that's a bad visual Ken! Better coffee than a fine adult beverage though. :D Bruce
Arghh! Don't know what it means but it's definitely "pirate speak".:arghh: Bruce
That's a beauty! Love the gunmetal blue toning. I had a Marshall in my collection but it wasn't silver. Interestingly, he also counterstamped...
That's right Jack, you do have one. Post away my friend!!:) Bruce
It would have to be counterstamped then but struck very lightly. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about it. I've never seen one like it and...
I don't think it's a counterstamp because there's no flattening of the coin's design where the "L" is. It looks more like it was marked with...
If you PM me with an address Frank I'll be glad to send you one and an example of several others too. Don't worry about postage or anything, I'll...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The W.W. & Co. counterstamp is that of Middletown, CT lock maker William Wilcox. Wilcox was born in 1819 in Killinworth...
Your 6/5 quarter doesn't bother me in the least Matt. A beautiful old classic coin that I'd be proud to own. Generally, problem coins don't bother...
I always had an interest in the work of Richard Trested coinsarefun. I had a token years ago that I had a suspicion was the work of this very...
I like the unique subject of your presentation Amanda. Highlighting special coins, paper, or exonumia is different and interesting. Thanks! Bruce
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] These are two modern counterstamps both issued by dealers. There are a lot more modern counterstampers out there than you would...
I'm with the "butterfield" crowd on this one Cmcart. Bruce
Not many phones in those days jello. Made it a lot easier to remember someone's phone number. What's the token made out of...the picture makes it...
Just a novelty bdunnse. There are sets of these coins with every state stamped on them. They show up on eBay all the time either as a set or as...
I'm familiar with these stamps scottishmoney. I have some examples myself. They were stamped by Tom Maringer's Shire Post Mint in Springdale, Ark....
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