Most of these are counterstamped twice...one stamp on each side. Some though have a number stamped on the reverse in place of R. Thies. I've only...
Anything stamped on the reverse of the coin, Jevon? They sometimes have a random number added...no explanation for that one. Bruce
Thanks for the pic, Brian. I haven't seen this one before. These coins circulate widely so where it was found isn't important. Bruce
Sorry, Brian, were not getting a picture. Bruce
Thanks everyone, I spent a nice day with family so all is well. Bruce
I love this one, Circus. It gives you a choice. I'd probably pick the "To hell with it "side most of the time. Bruce
During a short walk at lunchtime I could walk past Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's grave, Carpenter's Hall and others and...
I love the Bourse token / medal, fretboard. I used to work right next door and walked through the building many times. They had an excellent...
Thanks, Frank. I'm in the process of moving so have been busy with all that stuff. Bruce
Thanks for the detailed history of a very interesting company and advertising piece, Bardolph. There are actually 2 varieties of these...
The M. Nash with the date might be his birthday or another important date in his life...Feb 1/9 and the date of the coin, 1842. The closest I can...
One of the biggest counterstampers of all time, fretboard. There were so many of their stamps circulating that they were considered a nuisance by...
The hole looks fairly neatly drilled in the coin. The roughness is mostly from the length of time the piece was worn. May must have been his...
Agree with ExoMan, engraving and counterstamping are two different things. Although there are counterstamped examples of "love tokens" the...
What's the captions on yours, Collecting Nut? I can read a name and partial date but I'm sure I'm missing something. The second is too fuzzy for...
If both stamps have the same characteristics and on the same type and date coin it's a possibility. Unfortunately, initials-only stamps are nearly...
These coins were stamped outside of the mint as souvenirs, Charlotta. Sets of coins, including one with each state's outline, were put together...
A beautiful medal, Santinidollar. No problem breaking open this type of slab...though I wouldn't personally. The "vice method" I described above...
I use the same exact method. It works well but you have to be very careful that the coin doesn't get damaged or scratched. I've never had a...
If I remember correctly, Circus, TEC is a collector's organization for these pieces. Is that right and what so the initials stand for? Thanks. Bruce
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