My sentiments are the same as Mountain Man's. The interest level in tokens and exonumia is very high to me...much more so than with coins. Bruce
Thanks, Circus. Now that you mention it, I recall having seen some of the round cardboard ones. Bruce
That's interesting, Circus. I didn't realize that there were paper or cardboard tax tickets. I'm used to seeing the metallic or plastic ones. I...
I hope you have the best birthday ever, Ken. Congratulations! Bruce
A deep scratch. Bruce
I'm glad you still got a free 1/2 pint. It looks like the offer was good only in 1696:woot: Cheers, Bruce
Many thanks for the great history behind the token, lowle. Makes collecting more interesting for me when you know something about one you have....
Thanks, lowle. Bruce
That's a nice token, lowle. Do you know when it was issued? Bruce
Agree with paddyman98. Interesting coin. Bruce
Any "scary" threads it can be posted to? :eek: Bruce
Please see my PM to you. Thanks, Bruce
I didn't realize Jethro was old, Frank. Bruce
Most older counterstamps were struck on circulating coins, but not always. Most issues struck today...more than you think...are on new or near new...
There's no J. Gibbs that would fit the time period (1897). The Belleville, NJ maker is far too early, but it's possible he could be related. No...
Yes, he is a member of this forum. Bruce
What counterstamp are you asking about, John? Need a picture if you have one. Bruce
That's an unusual shape for a token. Don't really know how to describe it though. Bruce
How about a Fraternal Order of Moose lodge, lowle? They did issue tokens but I don't know if this is one of them. Bruce
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