I'm not sure a signed or unsigned example of a diesinker's work is very significant. Some never signed any of their work, others just a few while...
E.S. does stand for Emil Sigel the New York diesinker. Most of his sugned dies are done so with his initials but at times signed as E. Sigel. Bruce
These coins were stamped by the Winston-Salem Coin Club as souvenirs. Not sure of the exact history of them but it may have been in the 70's. I...
I have a whole bunch of barnyard animals on coins...all counterstamped of course.:D Here's a duck on an 1853 S/L Quarter. Bruce[ATTACH]
The center one looks like a camel, Eugene, but the others are mythical critters I think.:) Bruce
Running dog (counterstamp) on an 1859 Indian Head Cent. Bruce[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Stibbs is a known Counterstamp, but unattributed. Brunk lists three examples but none on an 1853 Latge Cent. There's also an H.Tibbs stamp known...
YIKES! This is the "ugliest" thread of all time on CT. I love it. Keep 'em coming.:eek: Bruce
Oh, this is a beauty! Only $110,000 and free postage...I better hurry, only a few more days to bid.:D Bruce
Thanks, wlw. Please see my PM. Bruce
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