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Masonic Counterstamped Alabama Classic Commemorative
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If anyone has any info on the counter stamp it would be appreciated.
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I am not sure much can be discerned since the counterstamp is so basic (no text/#s).
Masonic punches are still sold but yours has honest wear so it is obviously vintage.
Likely a pocket piece for a Mason.... Perhaps an award for some service. Cheers, RickO
Very nice and sharp. Is it in Brunk?
Here is an article on freemasons - I have seen that stamp on Lincoln cents
https://coinweek.com/us-coins/history-hidden-plain-sight-freemasons-united-states-coins/
Brunk does not list Masonic c/s probably due to the large number of varieties and their generic nature. They are meaningless beyond the fraternal group identification unless they also have additional information c/s such as chapter number, location, members mark or name, etc.
Masons are the equivalent of street painters: they tag everything.
As has already been said: with only the universal Masonic symbol, I don't think there's much else you can say about it.
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The coin looks like it had a lot of circulation wear before the Masonic emblem was placed on it.
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I think the counter stamp is made from "Masonite" .
Pete
I'm curious. Why do you say that?
The emblem itself is worn down quite a bit.
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