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Bedrock of the Community
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Thank you Mark and chefemasterj! I don't collect these, so I spent it today. I figured it would still be nice to post it though on the counterstamped thread.
Errers and Varietys.
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06/06/2018 2:29 pm
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I would have kept it. Plenty of room in one of "miscellaneous" albums.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Oh well. I guess they're not for everybody. Maybe I should of given it to you. Errers and Varietys.
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No matter. You spent it. Perhaps the next recipient will be inspired. |
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I was afraid of that. Lol I spent alot of time researching it with no luck. Thanks
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Bedrock of the Community
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This non-regal (counterfeit) 1774/1 Halfpenny of George III is counterstamped with an "8" and a punch or dot. I cannot find this particular die pair listed in Atkins or Anton/Kesse, but there were so many "anonymous" counterfeits made that it's not at all uncommon to find previously-unlisted examples. This one has exceptionally thick and ornate lettering compared to some of the more commonly seen issues.   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
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I find these non-regal counterfeits intriguing. Akin to the early counterstamps in general, much has yet to be learned and cataloged about them. As these go, that's a pleasing specimen, Paralyse. It looks to me like the "8" was formed by conjoined, circular punch marks. With the small "dot" added, I'm wondering if the intent was to re-denominate this copper, converting it to an eighth of a dollar, a bit? Just musing ...
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Pillar of the Community
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Here's my favorite counterstamp, displayed on two different Seated Liberty coins (an 1855 half dollar and an 1854 quarter). The counterstamp reads: USE / GOODWIN'S / GRAND / GREASE JUICE / FOR THE HAIR / G.G.G. This counterstamp is also known on a large cent, so if any of y'all come across one please give me a holler!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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ExoGuy -- could be. I do agree that it was probably two circular punches. The coin actually has F+ detail, most of the "wear" is intentional on the part of this particular die-sinker as it shows none of the characteristics of bulge or swelling in-hand that might otherwise explain a weak strike.
Captainrich -- I love those two Lib Seated counterstamps; the fact that it's the same advert is a really nice bonus! Every time I see these come up for auction (with various cures, medicines, etc.) listed they always sell for very strong money, keeping me out of the market.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Does a counter stamp increase the value of the coin? (A girl can dream, can't she?)  |
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Does a counter stamp increase the value of the coin? (A girl can dream, can't she?) Well maybe if the counterstamp actually means something to you !   |
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hahahahaa..... you used a quarter from 1971! You must be psychic! I graduated from high school in 1971. a 1971 quarter with my name on it? It belongs to me, now. I will expect it in the mail. hahaha...
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice counterstamps Mark! I like those. They're very cool.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Here's a counterstamped coin that I've found CRH. It's a "P" counterstamp on a 1977 P Lincoln Memorial cent. I'm now going to keep all counterstamped coins I find CRH.    Errers and Varietys.
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Very nice!  |
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