Is this a Nazi Franklin?

It's pretty cool, Tim. Maybe the person who counterstamped this Frankie worked for DOD. 1952 was about the time of the Korean War and the beginning of the "Cold War".

Chris

 

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My son was also born 4/20. There are many that collect counterstamped coins and this one is interesting. Congrats on a cool find!

 

4/20 The best day to be born!

 

haha coin stoner ^

 

That is very cool. I've never seen a gun hallmark put on a coin. I agree, you would think that it would've been done by someone who worked for DOD or Springfield that would've had the knowledge or tools to do something like that.

 

Why would a rifle stamp be put on a coin

 

I have been wondering the same thing. And Ive been looking all over. If u happen to find out plz tell me

 

i think that coin is awsome. And i also think that a counter stamp collector would pay over spot for it

 

Maybe it passed ordinance testing.

I'm sure some gun nut would like to have it.

 

I was actaully thinking the same thing. I dont think id ever sell any of my neat coins. It isnt everyday u find something like this. Besides if i ever got rid of it my dad has several M1's and it would prolly go to him. Thank everyone again

 

Just saw this thread - I also thought it was a US gun punch and not a Nazi eagle - glad someone found the exact reference.

Definitely collectable - I'd be surpised if it did not go for $20 or more on eBay if properly decribed (that's abourt what I'd bid, anywhay). It is unique in that it is a modern variation of a type of counterstamp that was more common 150 years or so ago (gunsmith/gunmaker countertamps on coins).