[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's three of mine CC. I have more, but I'm not sure if I have pics of them. Bruce
Welcome to CT Mike. Your last two pieces are Civil War tokens and the first is a merchant token. If you can manage clearer pictures it would make...
Once a coin is counterstamped it basically becomes a token, at least in the counterstamp "world". In effect it's gone from being just government...
No, I haven't ever seen or heard of a Houck's on an overstruck coin, but there might be some out there. I think it would definitely increase the...
I didn't see your original thread Gary or I would have responded because I'm a serious collector of counterstamps like your "Houck's Panacea". I...
That's an unbelievable story. Imagine having the opportunity to look through all those coins. I don't collect foreign coins or ancients, but I'd...
I don't know Ocean, the token is in such bad shape it's hard to tell what it is. It looks similar to some Civil War tokens, but it doesn't match...
Yes, would like to see a pic too Modog. It's probably a counterstamp like Zach says. Bruce
Wouldn't buy it for 9 cents. Bruce
What a haul Mat! It would be a load of fun just to go through all that stuff. Of course I can't afford something that big, but if I could I'd be a...
I agree with KoinJester CF, cast copy. Bruce
Thanks Linda, I appreciate it. Bruce
Thanks for posting Lucy. It really is a small world isn't it? I'd appreciate any information you have in regard to these medals as I always like...
Thanks Viper. All the coin related stuff like these medals interest me a lot. I also collect encased coins, elongates, tokens, etc all with some...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's a couple more Coin Club medals I picked up recently and thought I'd just add them to this thread. The...
[ATTACH] This 1929 George V Penny stamped with a "WAR" counterstamp is a possible Northern Ireland political token though not a troubles...
That sounds like you have a Civil War Token Ocean. If the date 1864 is at the base of the Indian Head portrait it's probably a Fuld die #55 or...
I'll miss you my friend. Peace be with you. Bruce
Thank you Peter. I hope you and all CT'ers enjoy it as well. Bruce
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's two more I bought with the others. I especially like the Lebanon Valley Coin Club medal (Pittston, PA)...
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