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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Cringely, post: 1273065, member: 22271&quot;]My most recent:</p><p>Washington/Lafayette Counterstamp(s) on an 1819 large cent - Brunk L-46</p><p>[ATTACH]139686.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]139687.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><i>Description from the Stack&#039;s-Bowers auction:</i> &quot;Pierced for suspension. A very scarce and rather desirable countermark, indeed, an American classic. These commemorated LaFayette’s grand return to the United States in 1824. Historic and very popular. Rulau knew of just 12 examples on large cents as of his work on Early American tokens, though a few are known on half dollars and dimes and a unique half cent, in addition to a couple of world hosts (both one and two reales are known).&quot; [Small medals of this same design are also known in gold, silver, and white metal.]</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Additional comments in other auctions:</i> &quot;In 1824, Lafayette visited America, greeted by large, enthusiastic crowds along the way. To commemorate the occasion, numerous coins were counterstamped with small dies bearing the heads of Washington and Lafayette and dated 1824. According to Dr. Gregory Brunk, who has extensively researched American counterstamps, these counterstamped coins were thrown from Lafayette&#039;s carriage to the adoring throngs who lined the procession route. This one was struck over an 1819 large cent that was later holed at the top for wearing. Because of the Lafayette and Washington connections, these pieces are extremely popular and valuable. Those who were lucky enough to have caught one of these received a true prize, indeed.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>This is of particular interest to me as my Great-great-great-great grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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