Let's See Some Counterstamped Copper

[fagaly]

Attachment 157
My favorite counterstamp

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and mine.

[joecopper]

Fagaly - do you have any info on how many LC Lafayette's are out there?

[Chautauquan]

Regarding the Lafayette & Washington c/s's, here's an interesting link:

http://stacks.vegadev.net/newscorner...r=2004&month=6

According to this info, hundreds of these were struck in commemoration. There have been many auction appearances of these in recent years ... an early commemorative coin, in effect.

[joecopper]

Chaut - Thanks for the reply. I actually have this referenced but had not read it in quite some time. Do you happen to have a copy of Kleeberg's article?

[Region 8 Admin]

Looks like we have some forum interest in counterstamped coppers. Is the interest sufficient to warrant a category on the main page? I see that there's a category for HT and CWT's.

I think you're right! I'll see what I can do.

Moved to "Counterstamped Coppers" Forum.

[Chautauquan]

Chaut - Thanks for the reply. I actually have this referenced but had not read it in quite some time. Do you happen to have a copy of Kleeberg's article?

To my recollection, I don't. If I can find any info in my library, I'll get back to you on this.

[Chautauquan]

I think you're right! I'll see what I can do.

Moved to "Counterstamped Coppers" Forum.

Thanks for enabling this new category, Matt. Here's hoping that this website may prove to be something of a magnet for those of us who share a fascination for these historical coppers.

[copperhobbie]

This is a recent find. Host coin is an 1819 cent.T M cstmp.jpg

[Region 8 Admin]

copperhobbie,

Very interesting piece. Looks hand tooled via screwdriver!

[Chautauquan]

This is a recent find. Host coin is an 1819 cent.Attachment 191

That's an unusual c/s; likely, an early toolmaker or blacksmith's mark. The grouping of bullets between the letters is something that I've not seen the like. This c/s style likely predates the Hard Times era, say 1820's vintage is my guess. It's an interesting acquisition for most any collector of the old coppers.