Cleared out a relatives house and found a tin full of old coins. Among the group was this coin. I'd like it except for the stamp. What's interesting is that it looks like some wear occurred after the stamp on Victoria Any theories?
Possibly a good luck piece carried by someone in a far away conflict? American & British pilots stamped their coins during the wars (not at this date) and carried them in case their dog tags were lost so the body might still be identified. I've seen many that have the obverse worn after the stamp, must have been a heads up good luck omen.
This one might have been carried by a soldier or cowboy and notched for how many k...s they made. Certainly some interesting possibilities out there.
I like your stamp Mike. The "PC" was probably added when the coin was nearly new. The "wear" on the top of the initials on the obverse are actually the result of a weak strike. It looks as though the punches weren't held completely vertical when they were struck. The top is weak, but the bottom parts of the letters are much stronger. The initials on the reverse are evenly applied. You may not have noticed, but the upper curve of the "C" isn't a true arc. It wavers just a bit above the serif. it would either be from poor workmanship or done with a purpose. I have two counterstamps that have a similar look, except mine are much more obvious. A neat stamp on a nice old Victoria. Thanks for posting it. Bruce
Thanks Bruce. Shortly after my post I searched and found a thread on Counterstamps. So now I have a different appreciation for this coin and like it! Thanks everyone!
These are very different and unique. You dont see them everyday so you should be proud. I know I would. <thumbs up>
