Costa Rica Counterstamped Morgan Dollar

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  1. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

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  3. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Cool looking coin. The toning, lack of wear and the prints all give it a great look. Wonder how it was stored. Leather pouch? I like it.
     
  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Interesting piece, you sure don't see many of them.
     
  5. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    I was watching this one. Honestly you got it at a good price, probably a good $100 or so below what you would expect for it. It may be a fantasy piece but it still sure is an interesting one. I'm curious as to the inconsistency of the dates. These seem to be known for Morgan dollars dated after 1889.
     
  6. cpm9ball

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    That's one way to get better than melt value for a cartwheel of a lower grade!

    Chris
     
  7. saltysam-1

    saltysam-1 Junior Member

    It looks like someone took the time to make a precise strike. Something not always seen on a counterstamped coin. Nice pick up.
     
  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    excellent!

    great pick up
     
  9. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    I'd want a specialist to look at it. I have some odd feeling about the counterstamp. The coin is not heavilay circulated and the counterstamp is deep and heavy, yet the details in the stamp are vague, especially the legends. I would be concerned that the counterstamp my not be real. According to the article the counterstamp was well detailed and that doesn't seem to be the case here.
     
  10. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    The "Unusual world coins" book lists these as 1960's fantasy pieces that were done with a genuine countermark punch. Perhaps refurbishing of the punch is responsible for the difference in details?
     
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