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New Member
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Thanks. What is a counter stamp and how common are they? Either stamping or plating mint sanctioned?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very common during the bi-centennial period.
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It was plated after it left the U.S. mint. Type counter stamped in the search box upper left of page for lots of info. John1  |
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Nickel plated as 100% nickel is magnetic and shines as bright as chrome!!
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Rest in Peace
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There are collectors of counter stamps, but not many. It is an inexpensive pursuit because most counter stamped reduce the value for many coins.
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There are collectors of counter stamps, but not many. It is an inexpensive pursuit because most counter stamped reduce the value for many coins. Exactly. And in your case both of your coins have been severely damaged on reverse due to the force used to hammer the stamping on the obverse.But they are still keepers,good ones for show and tell. |
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I also have one of those.   |
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New Member
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Fascinating, thanks for the information y'all. Pretty wacky to get one that was electroplated.
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United States
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Yes, the one of the left has been plated. Still, nice finds! |
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I have two of these coins, with the certificate, also. In 1976, U.S. Steel Corporation had an open house. The U.S. mint issued these coins for that purpose. Everybody that toured got one of these. The back that is smudged is where it was glued to the authentication certificate. By the way, the tour was outstanding.
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice finds...the value of these is in collecting them.
KK
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Well LOOK at that! just like mine! I've had my Counter Stamped cent for going on for 40+ years now...   Edited by Dearborn
07/25/2022 11:03 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Altered cents. Face value. But some collect the different ones. To a seasoned collector, they are spendable.
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 to the Community, 1976ussteel! |
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