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<p>[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1811211, member: 22729"]I don't think it was illegal to counterstamp coins back then pest. In England and France it was, so counterstampers put their message on each others coins which apparently circulated in both countries. The prolific English issuer "Pear's Soap" is estimated to have stamped nearly a quarter of a million coins...nearly all French...and put them into circulation. Meanwhile in France, "Le Picotin Aperitif" stamps are known on mostly English and Italian coins. A clever way to avoid breaking their laws but still getting the message out.</p><p> </p><p>As far as to your counterstamp goes, without a clear, readable stamp it would be impossible to attribute it to anyone. Apparently, it's someone's last name or part of a company name. One suggestion. Is there any possibility the stamp reads "Cast Steel"? This was a phrase sometimes used by tool makers and others and is often seen counterstamped on their issues.</p><p> </p><p>If you're interested in modern counterstamps on older coins, I have a few with my personal stamps on them that I've used over the years to trade with other collectors. I'd be glad to send you one, no charge. Send me a private message ("conservation") with an address I could send it to and I'll get one to you.</p><p> </p><p>Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1811211, member: 22729"]I don't think it was illegal to counterstamp coins back then pest. In England and France it was, so counterstampers put their message on each others coins which apparently circulated in both countries. The prolific English issuer "Pear's Soap" is estimated to have stamped nearly a quarter of a million coins...nearly all French...and put them into circulation. Meanwhile in France, "Le Picotin Aperitif" stamps are known on mostly English and Italian coins. A clever way to avoid breaking their laws but still getting the message out. As far as to your counterstamp goes, without a clear, readable stamp it would be impossible to attribute it to anyone. Apparently, it's someone's last name or part of a company name. One suggestion. Is there any possibility the stamp reads "Cast Steel"? This was a phrase sometimes used by tool makers and others and is often seen counterstamped on their issues. If you're interested in modern counterstamps on older coins, I have a few with my personal stamps on them that I've used over the years to trade with other collectors. I'd be glad to send you one, no charge. Send me a private message ("conservation") with an address I could send it to and I'll get one to you. Bruce[/QUOTE]
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