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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1289223, member: 26302&quot;]There are very many counterstamps that are collectible. However, the underlying coin is damaged, so the coin loses most value, but there may be value to the counterstamp. Still, most counterstamped US coins I see its very much a net loss of value overall. While that interesting counterstamped large cent may be worth $40, if the coin was worth $100 if not counterstamped I consider it a loss of a $100 coin, but gaining a $40 counterstamp.</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, there can be a vg large cent that is now worth more because of a rare counterstamp, but those are not common. </p><p><br /></p><p>I will stand corrected though if you are more knowledgable on counterstamps and say this market has appreciate significantly since I last saw it. Last time I was looking at this market it seemed interesting, and a worthwhile field, but the prices paid for the objects were, on the hole, a lot less than if the coins had not been counterstamped to begin with. </p><p><br /></p><p>Personally I have quite a few counterstamped large cents, and would love to hear their prices have gone up significantly. Unfortunately I never sell, but it would give me a warm fuzzy feeling knowing they have gone up. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> Most were bought in odd lots or junk piles I have acquired. None were bought on purpose, though I do find them interesting and have a lot of respect for those collectors who chase these down and attribute them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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