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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Went to my local shop today and found this beauty raw in a box full of miscellaneous coins... I basically got it for melt. I'm super excited about it! Can anyone help me out with some info on the coin? I know it is a Silver Lavaliere coin removed from the bezel, which is likely why the rim has some damage. Just wanted to share and see if I could learn anything else about the coin! I read through the "Commem's Collection" post, so I want to keep digging for information and any help is appreciated!  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Very nice pick up! I would suggest tracking down the August 1987 issue of the ANA's The Numismatist. It features an article by Adna Wilde, Jr., a respected expert on counterstamped Stone Mountain half dollars. The article's title is "Counterstamped Stone Mountain half dollars, where are they today?" The article includes a census of counterstamped Stone Mountains. Wilde lists a "TENN" counterstamp with "22" and "SL" but he does not list a "17." Over the last 20 years, a number of new counterstamp state/number combinations have surfaced, but the article is still a great foundation for learning about these pieces. The article was also reprinted as as small booklet by the ANA. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Valued Member
United States
469 Posts |
Great find. Time for PCGS to check it out.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1211 Posts |
Thanks!
Commems, would it be worth it to send for authentication at ANAAB like you mention in your post? I'd like to do that and/or send to PCGS.
Info on these is tough to find. Will keep searching for the Wilde article.
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United States
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Very nice find indeed! Too bad it was removed from the original bezel ... but quite a treasure indeed at melt value. If you are a member of the ANA, you can search the on-line database for a copy of the article commems mentions. Thanks for sharing the coin HONDO David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The entire run of The Numismatist is available - for free - to ANA members. It's one of many benefits of membership! -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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What a cool find. Thanks for sharing with us!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I still dream of finding one of these unattributed! Nice find!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5201 Posts |
Awesome find.
Are you anywhere near TN or how many miles from TN are you?
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United States
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Very nice! I love the toning.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Jack Jeckel, I'm in Fairfax, VA. About 20 minutes outside of D.C.
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Valued Member
United States
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What a great find Hondo! Congratulations!
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Moderator
United States
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Nice find, if you can find a specific collector, this will have a premium. |
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New Member
United States
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Hondo, I can answer most of your questions on your counterstamped Stone Mountain Half Dollar. Please feel free to email me if you wish. *** Edited by Staff - Please review the rules that you agreed to when you registered. *** Houndman 3581 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Houndman3581, I'd like to hear from you but you do not accept emails through ccf.
Send me a PM!
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05/11/2017 08:01 am
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