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Message:: [QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1216815, member: 22729"]Good to have you here Trish. I can comment on your two counterstamped coins as I collect them. Counterstamps were commonly struck on circulating coinage in the 19th century to advertise a business, commerorate a special event, or for a variety of other reasons. The one on the Shield Nickel appears to read "E. Stocke" but may have another letter at the end. It may be "Stocker" or something similiar. You may want to look more closely at that one and see if you can see any additional letters or parts of letters. The 2-Cent Piece looks to have a poorly struck horseshoe on it. Horseshoes are known on other coins and were probably carried in someone's pocket or purse as good luck pieces. I have several similar pieces in my collection. Both of your coins were probably "pocket pieces" as indicated by the heavy wear. The "E. Stocke" counterstamp isn't listed in any references I have and its issuer probably can't be identified so has little value (maybe $20 or so). Unfortunately, the horseshoe stamp also has little value even to a collector. Sorry I couldn't bring you better news. Bruce[/QUOTE]