1890 V Nickel With Post Mint Imprint

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Echo1711 New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 04/07/2023 1:53 pm I have had this coin in my collection for many years. I know it came from my grandfather, but I have no idea how he acquired it. I am interested if anyone has information about the post mint imprint on it. Does it mean anything, or just completely random and does it have any impact on the coin's value? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25648 Posts	Posted 04/07/2023 2:06 pm Hi Echo, this is called a counterstamped coin. There are some that have collector value, but those are well-attributed to a merchant or government. Unfortunately, your example seems to have been done in a shop "free hand" with metal punches. Unless you can attribute it to some event or person, it probably does not have much numismatic value except as a curiosity. Have you checked through your genealogy to see if any of your ancestors were either born or died on that date? Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/07/2023 2:06 pm It is known as a "Counter Stamp". Try typing that in the search box here on CCF. John1 Edited by John1 04/07/2023 2:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 04/07/2023 2:46 pm Perhaps someone's initials and a birthday or anniversary. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/07/2023 4:52 pm Nice example, thanks for sharing! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98306 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 3:54 pm is the S upside down? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Echo1711 New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 5:41 pm Now that you mention it, both the S and the N look upside down. It would make sense based on HB's comment about it being done "free hand". No luck on the ancestry connection yet. Thanks everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98306 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 6:09 pm Yeah, wasn't sure about the 'N' so didn't mention it.. lol Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15548 Posts	Posted 04/09/2023 06:22 am That is a nice counter stamped example. Thanks for sharing it with us. What happened on May 9 1900: More than 3,000 Saint Louis Transit Company workers go on strike in St. Louis, Missouri in an attempt to receive recognition for the Amalgamated Street Railway Employees of America. This does not appear to be linked to the initials noted on your coin. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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