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Message:: [QUOTE="BRandM, post: 3134101, member: 22729"]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[ATTACH=full]799986[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]799987[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]