If coins could talk...

ognib

Did you ever wonder what kind of stories a coin could tell if it could talk? I was looking thru my pile and found this guy. If you can't tell, it's a large cent that probably has more miles on it than Fedex and UPS put together. COK? Was some diemaker practicing his stamping just to find out he needed a reverse punch set to get it right? ..or is it Company K, as in military? I read somewhere that they used to stamp coins to guarentee authenticity. Is that it? How many items did this coin buy before it went in to retirement? How the heck did my dad end up with it?? What a great hobby. You guys post some beautiful pics of some gorgous coins but I sat and stared at this one for a long time before I decided to post it. Don't worry, I don't look at all coins like this

nankraut

Nice coin, man. I'll bet there's no other one like it.

lordmarcovan

Man, those are some HUGE pictures!

Where's ClarkOfKent? He needs to see this thing. Interesting counterstamp.

magikbilly

Hi,
the picture is too small - I can't "COK"
Seriously, I love old large cents like this and I often wonder just what they have been up to and where.

Best,
Billy

michael

if coins in slabs could talk there would be lots of liability issues


michael

magikbilly

just think if the slabs themselves starting talking.."you know, your coin was placed in me by pastrami covered fingers..." etc..

Billy

saintguru

I have a 1922 Saint that tells stories about it's stay in a New Orleans whore-house! Great tales!!