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I was interested in this one but it ended up selling for more that I was willing to pay at $1,675. Seems that most of these HP stamps were on later 1820-1830 CBH, though not exclusive to CBH. Also, I thought the stamp on this one was nicely placed with a strong even strike with the reverse devices relatively unscathed but for a little bit of the motto. The overall condition of the coin I also thought was very nice. Anyway, just thought I'd post these photos for those of you that are interested in counter stamps.     |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice counterstamp coin that I would be proud to have in my collection.... But a little too steep for my budget.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very nice counterstamp and interesting history, adam12 - thank you for sharing with us. I imagine that collectors in Baltimore were fighting over this beauty.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I agree that this is an above-average counterstamp. Well done!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very interesting counterstamp.  Errers and Varietys.
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nice counterstamp! |
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Very interesting! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pretty half. Sold for a nice retail price on an attractive coin.
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That's a strong price realized for this relatively common c/s. Many dozens of these remain today, survivors of the melting pot. Years ago, I sold one of these, dated 1809, to a collector who was assembling a date set.
Consider that, of the thirty-plus, attributed, c/s'd Busties in my collection, those issued by Houck are by far the most common. Indeed, I've over 2,000 c/s's in my database, fo which 20 or less are known. Then too, most of these c/s'd Busties, with but a few exceptions, are valued at but a fraction of what this 1808 HP c/s realized. Unlike Houck, a prolific c/s issuer, most of the issuers, silversmiths, gunsmiths, etc. fly under the radar of most collectors. Most trade for but a fraction of what the Houck pieces typically realize.
It seems to me that collector familiarity with the Houck's issue has been a plus, price-wise. Many articles have been written about Houck, and he's long been listed on catalogs, so collectors, unfamiliar with c/s's in general, are more inclined to push the valuation limits.
Personally, I'd rather spend $1,600 on three or four other c/s'd Busties than buy a single Houck's piece at that price.
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