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One of my favorite 'counter stamp' acquisitions to date. When looking at the obverse notice the extra 'rim'. That is the edge of a thin copper veneer that is crimped from the side that contains the image. https://thepennylady.com/charmys-ar...apped-cents/The Santa Claus cents were by far the most popular and best-selling of Werner's capped cents. Werner crafted three different Santa Claus designs and it is estimated that he made over 750,000 of these capped cents for the Christmas seasons between 1935 and 1938. He would set up his capping machine on a table outside of stores like Bloomingdales and Macy's in the Manhattan area. The Salvation Army volunteers who rang bells on the city streets during the Christmas season also had a supply of Werner's capped cents. By donating 10 cents in the Salvation Army kettle, in addition to a "God Bless You" or "Merry Christmas" greeting from the bell ringer, shoppers would receive one of Werner's Santa capped cents. And if they donated an extra 5 cents, the Santa cent would come in a special red and green "Merry Xmas/Happy New Year" card holder - along with Louis Werner's contact information on the reverse.   https://thepennylady.com/charmys-ar...apped-cents/I didn't realize that these were Louis Werner's capped cents that I already had in my collection. . .    Edited by chafemasterj
09/04/2022 10:39 pm
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Wow! SImply amazing pieces of history!
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Fantastic examples!  |
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Thought this one was unique. Looks like the reverse was cleared on a lathe and the lettering/design was done by an engraver. The person's name isn't clear to me though. Looks like ARDELLA? Do you guys agree?   Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Looks like ARDELLA? Do you guys agree? I agree.  |
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I wonder if it is a tribute to:
Lillian Ardella Wirth Baumgardner
Born 5 Aug 1913
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA
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With a name as uncommon as that I'd say you are right oldno7.
Nice detective work.
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Good job oldno7! Couldn't resist looking up more:  |
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Impressive!  |
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Couldn't resist looking up more: Now all we need to do is find a living relative that is into genealogy and pass it along. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Now all we need to do is find a living relative that is into genealogy and pass it along. A decent idea! |
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Great idea! I am sure they would be thrilled.
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Double counter stamped 1862 IHC. Masonic and W m W. WILLE    Edited by chafemasterj
09/10/2022 1:10 pm
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