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<p>[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1599574, member: 22729"]Generally, to a counterstamp collector like myself the stamp is of more importance than the coin it's stamped on. While the type of coin can add value (old Spanish or U.S. silver coins, gold pieces, etc.) who or for what reason the stamp was added is the appeal...in short, the history behind it. If it can be traced to a famous person, an important historical event, or something of that nature it makes it more interesting and generally more valuable. I've been researching these pieces for years and discovering the identity of the issuer is very rewarding. In the 19th Century, especially from about the 1820's to the 1880's it was a common practice to counterstamp coins for any number of reasons. Sometimes businessmen did so to advertise their business, othertimes political slogans were stamped on coins. Many personal "pocket pieces" are also known where people stamped their names on coins and carried them in a pocket or on a chain around their neck. I've always found these to be an interesting area of collecting.</p><p>I have a lot of pics from my collection but can't seem to download them right now. I've been having trouble with that the last week or so.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1599574, member: 22729"]Generally, to a counterstamp collector like myself the stamp is of more importance than the coin it's stamped on. While the type of coin can add value (old Spanish or U.S. silver coins, gold pieces, etc.) who or for what reason the stamp was added is the appeal...in short, the history behind it. If it can be traced to a famous person, an important historical event, or something of that nature it makes it more interesting and generally more valuable. I've been researching these pieces for years and discovering the identity of the issuer is very rewarding. In the 19th Century, especially from about the 1820's to the 1880's it was a common practice to counterstamp coins for any number of reasons. Sometimes businessmen did so to advertise their business, othertimes political slogans were stamped on coins. Many personal "pocket pieces" are also known where people stamped their names on coins and carried them in a pocket or on a chain around their neck. I've always found these to be an interesting area of collecting. I have a lot of pics from my collection but can't seem to download them right now. I've been having trouble with that the last week or so. Bruce[/QUOTE]
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