In this pic it does look like more of an encasement. A trial strike would have smoother edges. Interesting piece. Bruce
Thanks. Bruce
I agree 100%. It's really poor taste to try to cut in on a dealer's transaction in his own store or table at a show. It should NEVER be done. Bruce
No, with the mafia it's both.:rage: Bruce
Not sure if this is the Reuben Roseman you're looking for but a man by that name worked for the Glidden Co. at least in 1960. Apparently, he was a...
Can you get a pic showing a larger image of the block? Something with more perspective might help. Thanks. Bruce
Maybe the outer ring was meant to be engraved but never was. It may have been meant for a love token, some type of award, or just a memento of an...
I found a Bloomington, Indiana jeweler named George N. Rouse who was in business at least until 1881. The counterstamp very well could be that of...
This is a piece that has appeal to me because I always had an interest in political tokens. Generally US pieces but this is a nice one. Thanks...
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It could be the initials of a depot where he worked too. Bruce
Another possibility just came to mind. The American Express company has been in business since about 1850, first as a express delivery service. It...
Yeah, I can see that as a possibility. It could also be celebrating an event...Ex for exhibition, maybe, or something similar? Bruce
Well, Rick Snow is highly regarded so I would think his stickers would be too. Bruce
Intent is too hard to prove...not in this case... but I get the point. I have to vote natural for the windowsill coin though because no chemicals...
It's a nice piece despite the problems. I like it. Bruce
Congrats on 15 years here. I'm just now at 12 years and it's been fun and educational. Glad I joined. Bruce
Here's a fish or dolphin counterstamped on a 1697 William III half crown. Bruce[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This may be a luggage or ID tag that was never engraved. Engraved tags were common years ago to help passengers keep track of their cases or...
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