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Runt80967854 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 08/25/2019 12:59 am @rdlem I have the same New Mexico counterstamp quarter and was wondering if you know what it is worth or what the purpose of the coordinates was? If anyone else knows anything about it please let me know! It is a 2008 New Mexico State Quarter p mint with coordinates engraved in it. 33.6n 106.6w Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 08/26/2019 2:30 pm to the Community! Your reply was split into its own topic and moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 08/26/2019 6:20 pm After checking out the coordinates on google map it appears to be a nuclear test site on the white sands testing range in New Mexico about 6 miles from the Trinity test site. Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12819 Posts	Posted 08/26/2019 6:32 pm to CCF! Counterstamps on coins are usually pretty cool. Any chance you could post photos? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/26/2019 6:36 pm Pics please! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 08/27/2019 2:06 pm Quote: After checking out the coordinates on google map it appears to be a nuclear test site on the white sands testing range in New Mexico about 6 miles from the Trinity test site. Quote: Pics please! Uploading Photos Free Image Optimizer Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 08/27/2019 2:28 pm Not sure why it isn't showing but I found the image online, will try to repost it. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 08/27/2019 2:32 pm Quote: Not sure why it isn't showing but I found the image online, will try to repost it. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12819 Posts	Posted 08/27/2019 5:38 pm Cool! I do enjoy counterstamps. Thanks for the pic. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/27/2019 5:44 pm Most unusual, and thanks for the research Conder! Report this Post to the Staff
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