Congrats on 3000 posts. I like your avatar, I lived in Gretna for two years, 1969 - 1971 and gained 30 pounds on oysters and Dixie beer consumed in or around Jackson Square.
Here's a pic of my 1842-O half eagle that came out of the building not far from Jackson Square. Bought it in a Stack's auction in 1986 where it was described as follows "small date, small letters (only) Very Fine and scarce" and now in a PCGS VF35 holder.....
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
Neat C/S's! I have a large nut cracker (WW-I ?) with a similar stamping. There is a Naval College in Newport, RI - that explains the quarter. Did you have these done?
I had them done - by me!
A couple years ago a few vintage USN punches showed up on eBay. I was horrified at the prospect of them falling into the hands of someone who might abuse them and create some fake counterstamps, on WWII era coins, for example. I had to pay a bit for them but at least I got them "off the street". They are not the only punches of this type that exist, of course, but at least the ones I bought are safely accounted for.
I have been using them to make very limited numbers of counterstamped coins on modern issues which have some kind of tie to the USN. You accurately guessed the RI quarter connection (historically a big Navy presence in Newport). As for the Churchill crown, there is in fact a USS Winston S. Churchill in the US Navy, so I made up ten of those counterstamped coins just for the fun of it. I sent four of them to the commander of that ship, and @ricko has one docked in his collection. Incidentally, all that I create are marked on the opposite side with my tiny JBK initials stamp so as to document the origin.
BTW - I have never seen these counterstamps on anything but coins, but they of course were not made for that purpose. I assumed they were used in Navy machine shops in some capacity. I would love to see that nut cracker - I wonder if they were also used by private manufacturers to mark all manner of products produced under contract for the USN.
@ricko said: @Insider2 ...I did not stamp those coins...they were given to me by @JBK ...I am former Navy and spent the large part of my Naval time on a ship out of Newport, RI.....Cheers, RickO
Are you a Shellback? My Cousin Joe was assigned to the USS Cascade (a Destroyer Tender) back in the 1950's.
He never made it.
Pete
"I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
@BuffaloIronTail... I am not a Shellback... However, I have been aboard the Cascade... it was often in Newport when my ship was in port... we tied up alongside... Cheers, RickO
@ricko said: @BuffaloIronTail... I am not a Shellback... However, I have been aboard the Cascade... it was often in Newport when my ship was in port... we tied up alongside... Cheers, RickO
Well how do you like them apples! What a small ocean it really is.
Pete
"I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
Congrats, and you will probably have about 3 million more posts before I see another world series. This place certainly is the Major Leagues of coin forums.
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Congrats on your 3000...unrelated to coins or Major Leagues...my Missy on the beach in Carmel...Pebble Beach in the background for you golfers out there...thanks rln
@blitzdude said:
Congrats, and you will probably have about 3 million more posts before I see another world series. This place certainly is the Major Leagues of coin forums.
Kent Tekulve had an unusual delivery...back in the day!
Congrats on the 3000th post! This picture was taken on one of the three sisters bridges in Pittsburg. I took it because I remember Andy Skrabalak of Angel Dees telling me about his extensive Clemente memorabilia collection.
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Congrats on 3000 posts. I like your avatar, I lived in Gretna for two years, 1969 - 1971 and gained 30 pounds on oysters and Dixie beer consumed in or around Jackson Square.
Here's a pic of my 1842-O half eagle that came out of the building not far from Jackson Square. Bought it in a Stack's auction in 1986 where it was described as follows "small date, small letters (only) Very Fine and scarce" and now in a PCGS VF35 holder.....
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
@Insider2 said:
I had them done - by me!
A couple years ago a few vintage USN punches showed up on eBay. I was horrified at the prospect of them falling into the hands of someone who might abuse them and create some fake counterstamps, on WWII era coins, for example. I had to pay a bit for them but at least I got them "off the street". They are not the only punches of this type that exist, of course, but at least the ones I bought are safely accounted for.
I have been using them to make very limited numbers of counterstamped coins on modern issues which have some kind of tie to the USN. You accurately guessed the RI quarter connection (historically a big Navy presence in Newport). As for the Churchill crown, there is in fact a USS Winston S. Churchill in the US Navy, so I made up ten of those counterstamped coins just for the fun of it. I sent four of them to the commander of that ship, and @ricko has one docked in his collection. Incidentally, all that I create are marked on the opposite side with my tiny JBK initials stamp so as to document the origin.
BTW - I have never seen these counterstamps on anything but coins, but they of course were not made for that purpose. I assumed they were used in Navy machine shops in some capacity. I would love to see that nut cracker - I wonder if they were also used by private manufacturers to mark all manner of products produced under contract for the USN.
Congratulations on joining the "3000" Club! I know this is not I coin but they have over 3000 hits if you add them together. Thanks for the chance.
Thanks for the chance! Love the T. Gwynn video, miss him around here...
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Are you a Shellback? My Cousin Joe was assigned to the USS Cascade (a Destroyer Tender) back in the 1950's.
He never made it.
Pete
Congrats, and thanks for the giveaway!
@BuffaloIronTail... I am not a Shellback... However, I have been aboard the Cascade... it was often in Newport when my ship was in port... we tied up alongside... Cheers, RickO
Well how do you like them apples! What a small ocean it really is.
Pete
Congrats on your 3000th post and thank you for the chance to win a nice looking coin for my collection 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD!
Thanks for the opportunity!
WTG on 3,000 posts!!!
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Congrats Mr. 3000!
Congrats and thanks!
Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
Congrats and keeping with the Baseball theme:
Thanks for the opportunity
The Big 3,000 WTG,,,
Congrats! I hope you’re here for another 3000. Thanks for the chance.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
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Congrats on 3k, and a very nice coin for the giveaway, thanks for the chance.
I’m in. Thanks.
Thanks!
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Thanks for the chance and congrat's on the 3000 posts....I don't know how many I have, will have to look after I post this. Pete
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Congrats, and you will probably have about 3 million more posts before I see another world series. This place certainly is the Major Leagues of coin forums.
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
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I've always liked you forum name. Congrats on hitting 3,000 and wishing you many many more. Thanks for this give away. A real nice looking Morgan.
Congrats on your 3000...unrelated to coins or Major Leagues...my Missy on the beach in Carmel...Pebble Beach in the background for you golfers out there...thanks rln
Kent Tekulve had an unusual delivery...back in the day!
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Congrats on 3,000!!
Reminds me of "McGruff the crime dog". Talk about trying to take a bite out of crime.
3keepSECRET, I enjoy your contributions!, congrats on 3k!
Congrats!!!
Congrats and thank you for the opportunity!
Here is one from my Dansco 7070:
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Count me in! Thanks a bunch for the chance!!!
Thanks for the chance and you are always welcome here.
Thanks!
congrats on 3k posts,
Congrats! And very nice giveaway!
Congrats on 3k!!! I have no pictures worthy of posting, but would be honored to give that beautiful Morgan a home! Thx! - - Dave
Congrats and thanks for the chance.
Thanks for the chance!
Congrats and thanks for the giveaway!
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Congrats on 3K!!!
I finally picked up a Saint yesterday and now I have an ambition to see this other work of his at the Met
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Congrats & thanks for the giveaway...
Congrats and thanks for the drawing opportunity!!
Congrats on the 3000th post! This picture was taken on one of the three sisters bridges in Pittsburg. I took it because I remember Andy Skrabalak of Angel Dees telling me about his extensive Clemente memorabilia collection.
3000 is a milestone
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
3000 is a milestone
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Very cool. Congrats on 3,000.