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<p>[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 2085956, member: 22729"]I hope one of you medal collectors or anyone else can help me with this. The image is a portrait counterstamp I recently won on eBay. It's stamped on an 1862 English Penny. Unfortunately, the coin and stamp are so worn that I can't identify it. </p><p><br /></p><p>The lettering over the bust is partially worn away. It appears to have seven letters in it, but I'm not sure. It may read "REY**AD" or something similar. The only letter that I'm 100% sure of is the second one; "E". Apparently, it's a name, but could be a political slogan instead. It has a Spanish -look to it, but, again, just a guess. </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm hoping someone on CT will recognize the portrait or the phrase or name on it. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions on this one. Thanks so much!</p><p><br /></p><p>Bruce[ATTACH=full]389523[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 2085956, member: 22729"]I hope one of you medal collectors or anyone else can help me with this. The image is a portrait counterstamp I recently won on eBay. It's stamped on an 1862 English Penny. Unfortunately, the coin and stamp are so worn that I can't identify it. The lettering over the bust is partially worn away. It appears to have seven letters in it, but I'm not sure. It may read "REY**AD" or something similar. The only letter that I'm 100% sure of is the second one; "E". Apparently, it's a name, but could be a political slogan instead. It has a Spanish -look to it, but, again, just a guess. I'm hoping someone on CT will recognize the portrait or the phrase or name on it. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions on this one. Thanks so much! Bruce[ATTACH=full]389523[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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