Let's see your exonumia!

Thank for the link dwhiz. I'll check him out.

Bruce

 

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Hello Everyone,I guess i messed this up...Any way here is a favorite counterstamped coin.Erie,PA. CWT supposedly the ONLY CWT from Erie,PA...Obviously i am new so i;m working the bug's out! Thank's!!!

 

Nice tokens ddollar! I especially like the counterstamp.

Bell's is a CWT (Fuld-360A) but is also listed in counterstamp references. William Bell Jr. moved to Erie in 1857 and opened his store in North Park the same year. He was known for his charitable causes and service in local government. He died in 1890 at 62 years of age.

There are about 2 dozen examples of his counterstamps documented, all on 1859 Indian Head Cents. An unusual issue in that they're all stamped on the reverse of milled coins.

Bruce

 

Thanks for the link Jack. Interesting article by Ray Bows for sure. You're really pushing me to collect these things aren't you? So far I've resisted but the "dark side" is calling. How long can I hold out?

BTW, I spoke to Ray a couple of months ago and he was in the process of putting the finishing touches on his new book. I don't know if he's finished yet or not. We were working together on an article about a set of interesting counterstamped coins that he has a special interest in. Put on hold while he worked on the book but hopefully we'll be back to it soon. Thanks again.

Bruce

 

I would love it if he would write some type of definitive text on trade tokens, challenge coins, scrip/chits, etc. I still need to find a copy of his book about tokens, etc. in Vietnam.

 

If you Google his name I think it will lead to a site where you can buy his books.

Bruce

 

Bruce Thank You! I have Fulds book,Rulau,etc. I have seen many variation's of this "CWT" meaning the Obverse..Double Stamping,Unclear,Light Strikes,etc.I have a few other counterstamped token's nothing great but cool none the less! Erie,PA.&Erie County,PA. Is what i collect as far as tokens,Then i collect TOKENS!!!,Again thank you for your kind words! I'll be posting more exonumia later...Oh ya,There is ANOTHER CWT from Erie,PA.!!!

 

Looking forward to seeing them ddollard.

Bruce

 

Here is my small hoard of .999 pure silver 1963 Erie,PA. PERRY SESQUINTENIAL.There was also a bronze one but the silver one's were supposed to be limited&they( ROBBINS MEDAL CO. ) put #'s on the edge,I'm sure as they orders came in.It is said they Mayor and his staff got like the 1st. ten,My lowest # is 57&highest 487 i think.Also there is variations on edge printing( see pic ) which leads me to beleive a 1,000 or less were made! A local person says 5,000 were made!!! Doesn't seem logical to me,The 5,000 that is!
I will buy ANY of these at $20.00 above spot!!! Or better...More Exonumia to come!!!

 

My Gosh! I love it.......Kudos to you sir.

 

Ethan,Thank You your kind word's are appreciated!

 

I bought the one with the Shovel MM and learned there were 3 more so I purchased one of each. The token looks the same just the MM are different

 

I found these two anniversary "bills" on eBay and thought it would be a nice addition to my exonumia collection. They look to be wood but are actually printed on leather. Unusual for this type of thing but I've seen it before.

The Seattle Coin Club no longer exists in name but merged with the University Coin Club in January, 2003. The combined clubs took the name Seattle Numismatic Society. The University club was founded in 1960.

Both pieces are exactly the same with the exception of the serial numbers. The reverses are blank.

Bruce

 

Gilt brass medal commemorating the 300th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown Va.
Obv: "portrait" of Pocahontas; rev: 2 of the 3 ships that sailed to Jamestown in 1607.

Significant to me since I am a direct descendant of Pocahontas.

 

Nice one for sure. Also real one I have seen some on eBay that look like this.
But what to look for there No 1807/ 1907 date .

Dateless ones are just tourist souvenirs made of brass worth noting

 

Very nice medal ksparrow! Especially nice for you because of the personal connection.

Bruce

 

Very nice indeed ksparrow!!! One of the nicest image's of Pocahantos i have seen!

 

BRandM,Now you can look for different #'s...One of the things i love about numbered exonumia!!!

 

I do too ddollard. Love the serial numbered stuff...gives the piece a little individuality while still keeping its "group" identity. I will be looking for more but I don't often see this type of exonumia for sale.

Bruce