I bought this 1853 half cent from a pawn shop, I did not notice it was altered until I got it home. The alteration is what makes it one of my favorite coins (how can you pick just one favorite?)
I believe this alteration to be period to the piece, perhaps during the civil war. I think it is impressive what David Hooton was able to do with such a small area to work with.
Here is a prototype of a counterstamp I will be making this summer for my Hawaii trip later this year. I'll probably bring 40 of them (or something similar) to spend, so keep your eyes open.
WELCOME BACK PF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So great to see you! How are you? How is Mango? Everyone has been posting amazing coins for you. Here is one of my faves as it was minted to signify Eagles coming off the endangered species list.
Hey babe, nice to see you back in action. Just in time for hurricane season!
So this is from my first post on this board, and it is still the most favorite coin that I own. Cleaned, yes. But wow, what a strike! Better than all of the 20c proofs I own, and most that I have seen. Better strike than any 1875-S BF-1 currently in BMP or SP holders. Damn, the details on the claws and denticles always make me smile.
@JimTyler said:
wouldn't let me post a pic. Said it needs to be approved first. That is the kiss of death they never post when that happens. BTW it wasn't porn.
Go back and edit the post then insert. Sometime preceding the image with an emoji will work, too.
@KindaNewish . Ya'll guys are breaking out the big guns! I love it but, where do you find this stuff???
So this is what a great strike looks like! And yes I'm stuck starring at the denticles as well.
Well, that was certainly an underwhelming response to your C o N t E s T !!!!!
(welcome back PF!)
I'll match your Carrs and raise you one! (actually two oz)...
With bonus fireworks!!
CHEERS!
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Naughty as usual ....he; Mango will turn 8 soon. Thank you for asking and you made my day a well
He is getting use to the new place .... here on one of the several perches I put up all over the place ..... my friends said it may cheapen the look of the house and guess what I say ?
@Namvet69 said:
Hello PF! You made my day. Hope you are well and how's my favorite feathered friend? Peace Roy
@Paradisefound said:
He is getting use to the new place .... here on one of the several perches I put up all over the place ..... my friends said it may cheapen the look of the house and guess what I say ?
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My Favorite.
Hello PF! You made my day. Hope you are well and how's my favorite feathered friend? Peace Roy
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Thanks for the chance
some of my favorite national parks!
A favorite:
For anyone looking for the backstory regarding this coin here is a link to a thread with the relevant post being the first on page two of the thread:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12360714#Comment_12360714
I like my latest one a lot.
1922 MS65+ 47/8
My Saint Set
Yes he was still wet from his bath.
Always enjoyed my mini coins. Not really coins but mini replicas. Have always been the favorite in my collection
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Welcome back. This is certainly high on my list:
Count me in!
heres my favorite!
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be
Lucy and I say hello, glad to see you are back...
Pass my chance to the next poster...
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Happy Anniversary, Welcome Back!
Two beauties just for you
Still my favorite
And thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite: 1962 NGC MS65 Star
I bought this 1853 half cent from a pawn shop, I did not notice it was altered until I got it home. The alteration is what makes it one of my favorite coins (how can you pick just one favorite?)
I believe this alteration to be period to the piece, perhaps during the civil war. I think it is impressive what David Hooton was able to do with such a small area to work with.
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I don't have a favorite but I really like this one......
Welcome back and congratulations on 2 fun years.
I'm not the owner of this, but it's one of my favorites.
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Central Valley Roosevelts
Welcome back!
Here is a prototype of a counterstamp I will be making this summer for my Hawaii trip later this year. I'll probably bring 40 of them (or something similar) to spend, so keep your eyes open.
wouldn't let me post a pic. Said it needs to be approved first. That is the kiss of death they never post when that happens. BTW it wasn't porn.
This is my favorite gift coin to Mango, Paradise Found's Love Bird and trusted name picker in her contests.
Cheater.....
I also collect kitchen knives!
WELCOME BACK PF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So great to see you! How are you? How is Mango? Everyone has been posting amazing coins for you. Here is one of my faves as it was minted to signify Eagles coming off the endangered species list.
Then of course, there was my fave dog...
This is my favorite
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
Greetings and Salutations Paradise! Edited - Don't know if it helps my chances but, she went up a notch to a 68
:):)
This is my current favorite (subject to change without notice). My apologies on the pics, she is off getting retrofitted and a glamour shot
Not my coin, but I’ve always liked the design:
witty quote goes here
Hey babe, nice to see you back in action. Just in time for hurricane season!
So this is from my first post on this board, and it is still the most favorite coin that I own. Cleaned, yes. But wow, what a strike! Better than all of the 20c proofs I own, and most that I have seen. Better strike than any 1875-S BF-1 currently in BMP or SP holders. Damn, the details on the claws and denticles always make me smile.
Go back and edit the post then insert. Sometime preceding the image with an emoji will work, too.
@KindaNewish . Ya'll guys are breaking out the big guns! I love it but, where do you find this stuff???
So this is what a great strike looks like! And yes I'm stuck starring at the denticles as well.
I was gonna ask but I looked it up instead...
Denticle | Definition of Denticle at Dictionary.com
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/denticle
projection, point, stub, cog, peg, root, prong, ivory, canine, snag, tine, tusk, dent, molar, premolar, grinder, serration, fang, cuspid, bicuspid. ... dentation, dentelle, dentes, dentex, denti-, denticle, denticulate, denticulately, denticulation, dentiform, dentifrice.
Raw, from ebay a few years ago. I almost broke my finger smashing the "buy it now" button.
@Paradisefound . If KindaNewish wins he will have to share prize with me as it is my new fav.
Just Wow!
Hey you.
This is one of my favorite. History, coolness, and it is toned and isn't a "common" bn, or even common rb or rd.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Well, that was certainly an underwhelming response to your C o N t E s T !!!!!
(welcome back PF!)
I'll match your Carrs and raise you one! (actually two oz)...
With bonus fireworks!!
CHEERS!
Naughty as usual ....he; Mango will turn 8 soon. Thank you for asking and you made my day a well
He is getting use to the new place .... here on one of the several perches I put up all over the place ..... my friends said it may cheapen the look of the house and guess what I say ? 
@Testoon
and have fun learning
Welcome to a wonderful coin family
Nice to see you back Paradise!
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My newest purchase
Wait! I'm looking for it.
Hey, it's Mango's home, too!
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One of my 'special' gold coins.... Cheers, RickO
Beside inheriting the 1995w proof ASE from Ricko in which is no longer one of his fav.
I would said this coin
FAV (one) what?
Edited to add I love how the bird even sneezes like the dog would. 
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
An epic anepigraphic Tanit.
And since there needs to be lots of
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