[ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's a new counterstamp I picked up on eBay last week. Both stamps are listed in Brunk but not on the same coin. I've been...
I started in 1954 and it's been a great ride. No regrets! Bruce
Another great coin Eduard made even nicer IMO by the die break. These type of "flaws" only add character to a coin. Thanks for the history lesson...
Love your new additions Eduard. Two beautiful classic U.S. coins that I would welcome into my collection without hesitation. Bruce
The same goes for Half Cents. Beautiful little coins but a small collector base. Bruce
Some beautiful tokens there coinsarefun. Especially love the first one with the woodgrain look and the die crack. Great additions to your...
Neither did I. Bruce
Like your rolled cents dwhiz. I like the fact that you can see some of the design elements of the coin itself. Can you make out the dates of the...
If your counterstamp is listed in a recognized catalog or journal...and it is...they will certify it Fall Guy. Most counterstamps aren't though...
It's about time willieboyd. At some point Benjamin Franklin proposed that the turkey should be the national symbol rather than the bald eagle, but...
A counterstamp (or countermark) is a slogan, name (person's or company's),initials, or anything else stamped on a coin with a steel punch or die....
More than likely the punch was intended for another purpose other than stamping coins...most were. However, there are punches known that were made...
You're absolutely right longnine. I've found that the clubs in California and Pennsylvania issue more exonumia than any other state...by far....
I don't know of an "S. Austin" counterstamp silentnviolent but Brunk does list an "H.S. Austin" example on an 1855 Large Cent. Like you thought,...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I just picked up another coin medal counterstamped on the reverse of a 1919 Walker. It was issued by the Chicago Coin Club in...
Congratulations Dave! Even sweeter because you've been looking for an example for so long. Bruce
Of course you'll collect what appeals the most to you Tater, but that may take some time to decide. Krispy gave you some good advice when he said...
They still do Jwt but not like in past years. Mostly just the larger clubs issue medals because of the expense involved. Many clubs issue wooden...
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