Haven't heard from you lately Jeff. Just wondering if you ever got to stamp any coins with your "Boston" stamp. Looking forward to getting a copy....
This thread is a lot of fun Ken...something like the Pillsbury dough boy going to a baking convention (so the commercial says).;) No picture, but...
Good to have you here KSTeapot! Good idea from dougsmit about posting a list of countries he doesn't have. Maybe we can help you out here on CT....
[ATTACH] Just picked this up on eBay in a small lot of counterstamps. I love these stamped Spanish silver coins (1800 2-Reales). The "T.M./1848"...
[ATTACH] I like the idea of putting these back in circulation Circus. I do the same once in awhile with my personal stamps. I have four different...
Beautiful medal Idhair and a unique way of showing it. What size is it? Bruce
Now there's some great history John. I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to research ancient countermarks. It's difficult enough to...
Started at 6 years old back in 1954. My dad was a collector and got me interested in Lincoln Cents. I've been collecting ever since and haven't...
Unusual style of lettering Frank. I've only seen it a couple of times before. Bruce
Welcome to C/T Michael. Love the medal. I get out your way once in awhile and will see if I can make the show. Where's it going to be held? Bruce
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The "Bible" and only comprehensive guide on counterstamps is Greg Brunk's "Merchant and Privately Countermarked Coins"...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] This the closest I'll ever get to owning an 1877 I/H Cent...in AU no less. The trouble with this one though is that it's a tad...
You have high standards my friend...high standards.:D Bruce
Nice coin just the same Volante. I'd love to see what grade a TPG would assign it. Bruce
Imagine hauling around something that big and heavy...especially in those days. Bruce
Thanks Ken, your old eyes are better than mine:) I checked out Soley in Rulau's catalog, and while he's listed there, your tokens aren't. The...
Sorry steph, just as Idhair says...someone with some time on his hands. Does remind me of Irish protest coins though. It was pretty common in...
Very nice fretboard. While I don't know anything about Soley's work, I do know that both buildings are still standing today. They're well...
Beautiful FlorinVolante. The reverse is especially nice. How do you grade it? Bruce
Since no Half Cents were minted in 1837 some of us Half Cent collectors use this token as a "hole filler". It's a quality strike and looks similar...
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