Just found this old copper or bronze coin in a junk bin; no idea what it is: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The opposite side is, unfortunately, worn down...
Here's some I've found: [ATTACH] #1 I've seen a few of these Panama pennies appear in circulation over the years. #2 Often called plating...
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Circa 1816-1820 George III Bullhead Shilling with "JS" counterstamp. [ATTACH] I liked this counterstamp because it has my initials! .925 silver...
Note that the PCGS raised lettering in the bottom right corner of the slab actually says "PCGC" - the slab itself is just a Chinese-made lookalike...
The coin I lost was a 1950's 2 florin with a "1690" stamp; nothing obscure or expensive, luckily. That engraved George III penny is great, thanks...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] These Irish 50 pence and 10 pence coins were counterstamped "UVF", standing for Ulster Volunteer Force....
I know next to nothing about coin grading but I'll guess MS60 because of some rubbing above the eye, on the cheek, and maybe on the shoulder, and...
I like that railroad token @dwhiz. Do you, or does anyone else here, know if tokens were at all common for railroads in the 1880s-1900s time frame...
The first coin I believe to be an 1884 Netherlands 2 1/2 Cent. NGC Link:...
Very worn and undated, but I liked the Masonic stamp on this Coronet Head Large Cent. Only cost two or three bucks: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Also,...
Here's a picture of every counterstamped coin I've picked out of circulation over the years: [ATTACH] Top right is one of the common...
From way back on page 59 -- What a great piece and history Bruce! I like that.
"The Flatwearable Metal Stamping Tool" attaches to the end of an arbor press ram and holds a stamp or both the stamp insert and stamp. Retails...
Awesome info and pictures @willieboyd2. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing all your great pics. I really enjoy your posts Circus! -Jacob
Looks to be a Star of David with a Hebrew letter in it - probably the letter "Cheth". Another coin with this same counterstamp appears in this...
I've also found 2 old German 10 pennies in with some nickels. One is dated 1875, the other 1915: [ATTACH] I tend not to pay out of pocket for my...
Working as a cashier off-and-on over the past seven years I have found this many: [ATTACH] I've found 2 shield nickels in circulation as well....
Just recently I acquired a second example of an "R. THIES" counterstamped quarter. This appears on U.S. quarters from the 1970s and '80s; the...
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