Yes, I did Frank and I meant to comment on that. While I've seen the "RLM" style a few times, I've never, ever seen anything like the unusual "GH"...
Yeah, my wife doesn't get it either. Bruce
It does look modern Numismat. Bruce
It is a counterstamp...very unusual style though Frank. Bruce
Looks good Davey...much better actually. I've only used olive oil once to clean a coin. I had a heavily encrusted US Half Cent that really needed...
Thanks Jwt, but like I said I'm taking it with me. It will keep me occupied.;) Bruce
He was an interesting read for sure. Bruce
I wasn't aware that he had a collection. Was he into exonumia at all? Bruce
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I got this counterstamp from the same seller who sold me the Durkee stamp I posted earlier. I picked up this one only because...
Key dates with counterstamps, especially initials-only stamps like yours, detract a lot from the value as collectors generally consider them...
Really nice coronation medal MyHobby...and in the original presentation case. That adds value for sure. Thanks for showing it. Bruce
Great detail dwhiz and a very nice hobo for sure. I never had a great interest in collecting hobos in the past, but the more I see ones like yours...
Doesn't look good to me Caz. I have several counterfeit S/L quarters I bought from a dealer (knowing they were counterfeit) that look very similar...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I found this counterstamp listed on eBay recently and decided to bid on it. I felt that it would go for a good price so I bid...
I find the same thing with buying counterstamps on eBay fretboard. Although there aren't any red books or gray sheets for them you have to have...
If you're really interested in tokens Ken you might want to check out membership in the Token and Medal Society (TAMS). Membership is $35 a year,...
As long as you're happy with it that's all that counts. Bruce
Beautiful coin admrose, but like brg says, possible rub on the leg. Best to see this one in hand. I would have to say AU-55 /58 without a better...
Nice tokens Galen! The Maloney piece is designated either NY630AU-1a (Copper) or NY630AU-1b (Brass) in the Fuld reference. The copper is...
Probably used by employees in Rankin's store. It was common for companies like this to pay their workers in company tokens in lieu of hard cash....
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