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Counterstamp on British Crown; hurts or helps value?

Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Appears to be an “MB” stamped onto the portrait as shown.
Assuming it was done by a merchant, etc., and not by any legal authority.

Does this add anything to the value, or is it more like pmd?


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    7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭

    IMO similar to PMD.

    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
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    BillDugan1959BillDugan1959 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 28, 2020 7:38PM

    In this specific instance, I would be O.K. with the coin. The small size of the stamp is good - it does not detract very much.

    I wouldn't pay more to get the counterstamp and would not expect much price concession from the seller either.

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,150 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks all.

    If nothing else, I love the rich old patina it has, from being in that envelope for decades.

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    ajaanajaan Posts: 17,125 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I once owned a very worn George III crown that had that counterstamp.


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    291fifth291fifth Posts: 23,945 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would consider it to be a mutilated coin and would discount it heavily. I suspect many/most dealers would as well. Think like a dealer. Buy like a dealer.

    All glory is fleeting.
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    ajaanajaan Posts: 17,125 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll pay the $30 that on the envelope.


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    BillDugan1959BillDugan1959 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, if the counterstamp could be identified, then the money would get better. As it is, it is a decent coin.

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    carabonnaircarabonnair Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A Matthew Boulton mark would be cool - http://www.silvercollection.it/englishsilvermarksXM.html

    Gawain

    Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
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