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Aliascrue. Nice counter stamp. That one was the first counter stamp I received as a gift. It started my counter stamp collecting journey. Now I'm about 800 examples later.
Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Now I'm about 800 examples later.  |
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I must have posted something about this before, but I'll add it to this thread. Anybody know anything about this stamp?  Edited by twslisa
11/21/2022 2:06 pm
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I must have posted something about this before, but I'll add it to this thread. Anybody know anything about this stamp? What year is this coin? |
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Very interesting!   |
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What year is this coin? 1922. Sorry. |
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That 1987 penny with the state on it is nice. Usually when you see those they're from the 70s.
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Aha! I figured out what the Peace dollar counterstamp is. My stepdad was a member of AA, which uses the triangle and circle as a symbol for recovery (all sorts of charms and challenge coins on Amazon). The XL is a Roman numeral for 40, and Dad did reach his 40 year's sobriety anniversary (I'm pretty sure he even hit his 50 years before he passed). I bet his club stamped this coin for him. That explains why this particular coin was not in my grandpa's stash—I found it in my mom's jewelry box. |
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Quote:Aha! I figured out what the Peace dollar counterstamp is. My stepdad was a member of AA... That makes sense. Quote:
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In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a turkey counterstamp from numismatist Mel Wacks. It was the second of many counterstamps designed by Mr. Wacks. It was part of a First Day Cover, cancelled in Turkey Texas in 1976. According to sales records, 200 of the FDCs were sold. The counterstamp is on a proof 1962 Franklin half dollar.    To learn more about The Counterstamped Coins of Mel Wacks, check out the pdf file at this link: http://www.tokenandmedal.org/Journa...el_Wacks.pdf |
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In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a turkey counterstamp from numismatist Mel Wacks. Outstanding! |
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Interesting (and curious) choice of coin for that date.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Official re value counter stamps on World coins are my thing.
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Just saw this listing for a counterstamped 1899-O Morgan on ebay this morning. "Extra" on reverse. Seems like when I read through this entire thread a while back (yes, all of it!) someone had posted a similar one. I am in no way affiliated with this seller or auction.They are asking $80 but accepting offers. Auction title is "THE EXTRA DOLLAR ~ COUNTERSTAMPED 1899-O $1 SILVER Morgan dollar"  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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