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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PlanoSteve, post: 3842522, member: 91609&quot;]Very cool, &amp; it does look like an old counterstamp. </p><p><br /></p><p>So here&#039;s the conundrum:&nbsp; While some people actually do actively collect counterstamps, &amp; some merely have some in their collection (me &amp; you, for example), it actually <b><i>reduces</i></b> the value of an otherwise collectable specimen.</p><p><br /></p><p>So while it may have some value to someone, most serious collectors try to avoid &quot;problem&quot; coins.&nbsp; Mason marks seem to be fairly common as far as counterstamps go...it&#039;s a unique society.</p><p><br /></p><p>I find them interesting &amp; it starts me wondering about the &quot;worldly experiences&quot; the coin has had.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope this helps...I&#039;m sure others will add comments soon, as this is an interesting topic.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie50" alt=":happy:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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