I would think it's a bit unusual to find these in change anymore. Years ago it was very common, as tens of thousands of coins were stamped with...
The link rickmp provides above pretty much tells the story, Laurakai. Since RIRA was the last major paramilitary of any significance formed,...
Thanks, Colonialjohn. I'll have to look again. Bruce
They're definitely rare, James. Banknotes don't survive nearly as long as coins of course. I didn't know that banknotes also circulated, but it...
I have a few overprinted stamps, James, but don't really collect them. They're just companion pieces to my coins. I also have about half a dozen...
I believe I've seen the article that you refer to, John, but can't seem to locate it at the moment. I know that the ANS has a small collection of...
It's been quite awhile since we spoke about the Belfast Collection coins, James. It's great to see you weigh in here. No one's better with the...
What an interesting piece that is, Paddy. That would be a great addition to a collection of military memorabilia. Bruce
Thanks for the link, Paddy. The quote from the poem is worth remembering. It could probably apply to most women...they never forget. <LOL> Bruce
Well, I'm of Scottish ancestry, but my family has been here in the US for about 150 years. While I always thought Burns was an interesting...
You're right, longnine, I hadn't thought about that. By being in business as long as he was, he apparently had no problem with it. Speaking of...
I've done the same exact thing, Bill. Some years ago I searched several runs of east coast directories, but had no luck. The only one I found was...
I never give up on the issues that interest me, Bill. I always classified these research projects as a "10YR" meaning a ten year effort might be...
I just got this coin dealer exonumia in the mail yesterday. It's 40mm so pretty impressive. When Schill moved into offering world coins in the...
A nice assortment from FUN, Bill. I like the O&G especially as you don't see these often with a full strike. I have one that has a weakness at 5...
That's got to be the guy who stamped the coin, Bill. Not at all a common name. You gotta love attributing these pieces. Not only a clear strike,...
That sounds like a reasonable explanation, alurid. Here's a couple of other overstrikes I have. Both show good detail of the host coin. The...
I just realized that our tokens are from the same show in 1980, alurid. It looks like the AINA decided to use some leftover club tokens for your...
That's a nice medal, alurid. The AINA had a habit of stamping numismatic medals over existing coins. I have two in my collection. The "GLACC /...
Nice coin club medal, BadThad. I have about 300 medals from the ANA and clubs around the country, but not this one. A great looking piece. Bruce
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