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Message:: [QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1279209, member: 22729"][ATTACH]141554.vB[/ATTACH]Not only who is he, but why is his name stamped on my S/L Quarter? I picked up this interesting counterstamp a couple of days ago, and of course set out to find who he was. It's unlisted in any reference I have, but with his occupation and town as part of the caption, he should be easy to find...right? No, he's not! Unfortunately, there are more than a dozen states that have an Elk Creek as a town, waterway or township. Not only that, but there are hundreds of people named Levi Miller listed in census records of the 19th Century. I've been unsuccessful so far, but I'm sure I'll find him when he's good and ready to be found.. The unusual thing about this counterstamp is the inclusion of an occupation with the name and town. Few U.S. counterstamps list an occupation, but it's a bit more common on English pieces. The inclusion of a full name, location, and trade are quite unusual. I think he may have practiced in Elk Creek Twp., PA, but I'm not sure. Most of the Elk Creeks i've come across have been in mid-western states or western territories. If it turns out to be from one of these regions, it will increase the value of this piece quite a bit. Here's hoping Mr. Miller was a westerner. Thanks for looking. Bruce[/QUOTE]