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While I much prefer collecting U.S. counterstamps issued in the 19th century, I couldn't resist purchasing the 1963 Proof Franklin half shown below. Here's a link to an E-Sylum article that tells the history of this issue: https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v17n07a11.html    These were issued by Mel Wacks .... What a great surname for a guy who punches coins! Records indicate that, although the issue was intended to be 500 pieces, only 200 of these stamped coins were actually issued. I've rarely seen these pieces for sale, so buyers surely gobbled them up!  P.S. - E-Sylum is well worth subscribing to!! P.P.S. - Somewhere, I have another piece, "stuffed" in its original envelope. When/if I can locate it, I'll post pics. Hopefully, this can be accomplished before next Thanksgiving! Edited by ExoGuy
11/28/2019 06:48 am
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Did Mel Wacks do counterstamping because of his name? The magazine "New Scientist" used the term "nominative determinism" for the surprising number of cases where a person's name relates top their profession or hobby in some way. The question is whether someone's name does have an effect on their choices. Whether true or not it is fun to seek out those names.
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Great counter stamp  |
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Nominative determinism in numismatics is definitively a topic for discussion in the E-Sylum. I know a Frank Coyne who does not collect French or Frankish money. Is there an opposite term where aptly named individuals want nothing to do with the thing their name implies? - Signed - Romeo Outlaw
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Did Mel Wacks do counterstamping because of his name? The magazine "New Scientist" used the term "nominative determinism" for the surprising number of cases where a person's name relates top their profession or hobby in some way. The question is whether someone's name does have an effect on their choices.  Interesting thought, this! Now that I think about it, having been married four times, I've undoubtedly lived up to my surname .... "Groom" |
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@exoguy, yes, you are a stellar example of nominative determinism!
There was once a chief of audit in the Canada Revenue Agency whose last name was Hoard. Need I say more? And another top official whose name was Rob Wright.
And as @pistareen points out, sometimes the name has an opposite effect.
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Very nice! I believe Franklin preferred the turkey to the eagle. |
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Yes, jbuck, Franklin's preference for the turkey as our national bird is likely what's behind this counterstamp. He's stamped upon the Liberty Bell which could then be construed as a dinner bell.  Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner tonight! mmmmmm  |
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Is there an opposite term where aptly named individuals want nothing to do with the thing their name implies? Nominative indeterminism Sweet counterstamp @exoguy! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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@Spence ..... Thanks, I love counterstamps that dish out some history. I sort of identify with them ..... old, not pretty yet always having a story to tell.
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Quote:He's stamped upon the Liberty Bell which could then be construed as a dinner bell. |
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