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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BRandM, post: 1725179, member: 22729&quot;]I never found counterfeit counterstamps to be a problem recognizing. Generally there&#039;s at least one red flag, in most cases several, that give it away. As JBK says, font style, sharpness of strike, type of coin (Gold Rush era or early western c/s were rarely if ever stamped on copper coins...nearly always silver), use of individual letter punches, punctuation, and wear patterns among other things have to be considered when authenticating a c/s. You also have to remember andrew289 that c/s are sometimes stamped many years after the host coin was minted, and for good reason. Well worn coins, often large Spanish coins, were chosen as a host because the lack of design elements remaining made the counterstamp more readable. For advertising purposes this was essential.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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