This 1839 cent has been counter stamped both sides with an image of a hog. Barely discernible is "PORK" on the hog. I've had it for probably 40 -50 years, probably from a dealer's junk box. Anyone seen this before?
I've seen a number of these over the years. As a matter of fact this stamp is listed in Brunk's counterstamp catalog. While interesting, it's never been identified as far as I know. It's possibly a butcher's mark but that's pure speculation. Bruce
