Great Fugio! Not only is it a strong strike with eye-appealing color, the clip and clash marks give it distinctive character. While I like a...
No luck so far, on the cutlery angle. This "U S anchor" may well be a trademark that was applied to some product(s). I doubt that it's directly...
I have a 1938 dime, bearing the same stamp. While I did log this coin-c/s into my database, I've not taken a pic of it as yet, nor do I recall...
IMHO, the value of our OP's otherwise common two cent piece is somewhat enhanced by this so-called "damage" a.k.a. a counterstamp. Having a...
Regardless of the condition of these "tree shillings," I love the history that can be attached. Indeed, damaged pieces are telling of striking and...
This trio of counterstamps display tiny letters, akin to what fine craftsmen like watchmakers, silversmith and jewelers would use. Checking...
Cool piece, Bruce. I was curious as to what "Mary Le Bone" was. I see that it was an upper crust section of London. It makes sense that a draper...
IMHO, this is a poorly cast copy. Many CWT copies were produced in the 1960's, celebrating the centennial. Some were sold in sets, like the one...
A collector buddy of mine recently told me about his first coin purchase on layaway. It was a St. Gaudens $20 gold piece, priced at $60, back in...
From my humble perspective, this is a high caliber counterstamp! .... :happy:
That's a decent example of the W. LEVIS counterstamp, Moe. I'd venture that it adds more value to the coin than the variety would offer. Bruce,...
I saw a plated cent from the seventies that a friend had. He said he'd let it sit for a spell in his much-used silver coin dip. He went on to say...
Thanks for the comments, Bruce. The scallop mark is such that was often used on silverware. The "T.H" is anyone's guess. This piece may have...
I'm always happy to add another silversmith counterstamp to my collection. This week, I snagged a DIMOND c/s on eBay. It's a "discovery" piece,...
Counterstamps are/were "signs of the times." Here's one of the earliest and most popular political counterstamps from the pre Civil War era....
Here's an article (PDF) that discusses these Confederate battle flag stamps....
IMHO, this is not "garage cent" as suggested. This coin appears to have been hit by a well-executed, prepared die, produced by a skilled...
Sorry, got to thinking that these double strikes aren't doubled-dies ..... items deleted.
Hey Bruce .... I found this mention of "fours" having to do with the Roman soldiers and the Lord's clothes .......
Hi Bruce ... I can only make a guess that George used this half cent as a nameplate of sorts. Perhaps, this coin was attached to George's tool...
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