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Message:: [QUOTE="BRandM, post: 3178254, member: 22729"]I know this thread is a bit old, but I just came across it after seeing your post in the new thread about damaged coins, jafo50. I believe Oldhoopster is right about it being "Fowler"and not "Fowle". I can also see shadow strikes of an "R." It was correctly noted that the position of the strike would make the "R" and "B" weak or unreadable. Apparently, the punch was held slightly off balance on the left side, so most of the "B" is visible, while the "R" on the right side isn't. In the latest updates by Brunk in 2013, the Fowler coin (1794 Bust) is still unattributed, but your 1799 isn't listed as an example. You said you've owned it for many years, so that would be the reason why it's not. As for value, don't think for a minute it's not worth anything. Counterstamps on Bust Dollars are very rare. Despite the damage, you still have a decent looking coin, and to counterstamp collectors coin condition is generally not a big distraction...within reason, of course. A dollar value would be difficult to attach to the coin, but I don't think a few hundred dollars is unreasonable. If it were being bid on on an eBay auction or other site, and the "big guys" were aware of it, it might get 2 or 3 times that money. Take care of the coin, it's a good one. Thanks for showing it to us. Bruce[/QUOTE]