William W. Pettee of Foxboro, MA may have issued your counterstamp early in the 1800's. There are seven documented examples of his stamp...
Unbelievable! Wonderful post gsalexan. Thanks so much for showing it to us. Bruce
Beautiful CWT brg...I love these tokens. BTW, in case you didn't know Louis Leichtweis who cut both dies on your token was a New York City sinker...
I shoot for what I like tdog. Don't care about being top, bottom, or in between in a contest with other collectors. I don't have deep pockets but...
Sutler tokens IMO have about as much history surrounding them as any coin or token. I had a pretty decent collection of them at one time, but I...
Very interesting story Tater. Thanks for posting it. Bruce
Thanks for the confirmation Seawaatty. I'll make a note of it in my file. Now I know without doubt that he issued it. Bruce
Cricket?? Sure we understand cricket Paddy...little fellas that hop around and chirp right? :D Bruce
Thanks for the info about the broken coin Circus. Interesting piece of history. Bruce
Do you have any info about the first token Circus. I think I've seen this one before but don't know what it represents. Thanks Bruce
[ATTACH][ATTACH] I have an example of your counterstamp longnine also overstruck on a Kennedy Half Dollar. The Long Island Coin Club issued a lot...
[ATTACH] This counterstamped quarter was issued to members of the Northeast Ohio Coin Club probably in the early 1960's. The club was founded in...
Most likely decrease the value. Bruce
These type of Counterstamps known as "initials 0nly" stamps are very common and can rarely be attributed to a particular issuer. I don't recall...
Can you show us a picture Brandan? Bruce
I think fretboard has the value about right Darryl. I have one somewhere in my collection of tokens. Still one of the nicer transportation tokens...
Almost looks like a silversmith's touchmark or a jeweler's stamp you would see on an older coin Nicolas. It could be from a contemporary craft...
Thanks silentnviolent. Bruce
Even Mom would have trouble with that one Ripley.:eek: Bruce
Absolutely beautiful shop Siggi and a great location to boot. Thanks for reporting your progress to us and looking forward to hearing from you...
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