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That's a cool looking token,Muzyck. Do you know it's purpose or the meaning of the wording? Is the reverse blank? Thanks

Bruce

 

Unawarded prize medal for the Calcutta International Exhibition of 1883/4, 51mm. Toned obverse and brilliant reverse presumably from resting in its case for many years. PCGS SP65.

 

Awesome medal as usual Yarm.

 

From Numista... Private issue by J.F. Kjølbro in Klaksvík. Translation: 10 Øre at Kjølbro. 1930-1933. It is uniface.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces58420.html

More info here...

https://olijacobsen.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/kjolbrobhr.pdf

 

Great info. Thanks.

Bruce

 

I wanted to correct an error in my initial post. The fractions refer to units of tea not coffee. Generally, tea was packaged in foil-wrapped blocks of these specified weights. Also the price of tea was about a dollar a pound at the time. In those days, tea was more commonly drunk than coffee. Over the years, tastes changed. Sorry for the error.

Bruce

 

I posted a picture of this enigmatic counterstamped English Penny a week or two ago, seeking member's help in identifying it. I also asked some of my contacts in the exonumia world, especially in the UK and Ireland.

A couple of days ago I heard from a man in Manchester, UK who I buy coins from on occasion. He's a retired Pastor from a church in nearby Lockport. He recognized the symbols immediately as a depiction of the Resurrection of Christ.

The center line allows for a mirror image of the stamp so that it can be read no matter which way the coin is viewed. The two crosses flank either side of the figure of Christ with arms outstretched. The "V" shape above his head depicts the tomb from which he arose, and the upward arrows his rising. Apparently, the reverse symbolizes the date of his crucifixion and resurrection, but his explanation was unclear to me. Since the exact day...although it was in April...and year...either 30 or 33 AD...is not known, I can't understand the meaning of the pattern of dots. He calls it the "Four Fours." I asked him if he could clarify it for me.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know what I learned. I also wanted to thank ExoMan and JBK for their assistance. Thanks guys!

Bruce

 

A recent eBay pick up. Bought it for the hippocamp--not sure if it's being attacked, defended, or both...but now I have yet another historical event to read up on.



AE
Diameter 41 mm
Weight 24.6 grams

Durand Editeur/Caque.F.

The French invasion of Algiers began on 5 July 1830. The Naval fleet under Admiral Duperre provided bombardment, and the invading ground troops were under Louis Auguste Victor de Ghaisne, Comte de Bourmont. Marked the end of several centuries of Ottoman control.

 

1969 Klondike Days Edmonton Canada

 

Chester A. Arthur Token

 

The History Channel Club token

 

Hey Bruce .... I found this mention of "fours" having to do with the Roman soldiers and the Lord's clothes ....

https://books.google.com/books?id=J...v=onepage&q=crucifixion, "four fours"&f=false

 

Thanks, Bill. I'll have to look further into that aspect of it. In the meantime I'm waiting to hear back from the man in Manchester to see what he has to say.

Bruce

 

Werth-Marke 10 token

 

Love token on old dime “Joe”

 

Wow! That's some find! You better watch it Bruce, you may get rich off that one. Any idea how many exist? I'm sure it's probably a very collectible Penny.

I had to come on here b/c I bought a really sick one yesterday, still waiting for delivery but I just had to share today before I forget. I have another German New Years token but not anything even close to this one. Sick, but not terribly so, any German collectors on here?. Anyone?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Ge...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

I wouldn't mind getting rich off it, but if I hold my breath waiting I'm not going to be around here very long. One can only dream though, fretboard.

I would doubt there's any more of these around. These counterstamps are really old, and if any others were struck... a possibility...they're probably long gone by now. It is a significant piece, I think, just not that valuable.

Bruce