'1/2 SENT-I-MENT' Counterstamp on 1851 1/2C - Any Info?

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• JBK Posts: 17,399 ✭✭✭✭✭

  February 22, 2025 10:27AM

  It looks to be a one off made not with individual letter punches but apparently a tool used with multiple hammer strikes to form the letters.

  The markings appear to be original/19th century. It was probably made to wear on a necklace as a memento from someone. It's a great piece.

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• CaptHenway Posts: 33,786 ✭✭✭✭✭

  February 22, 2025 6:25PM

  I like it!

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• asheland Posts: 24,406 ✭✭✭✭✭

  February 23, 2025 2:54AM

  Very cool!

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• Sapyx Posts: 2,541 ✭✭✭✭✭

  February 23, 2025 5:25PM

  I'm not quite sure how I'd feel if my girlfriend/boyfriend/fiance/whatever gave me half a sentiment.

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• NeophyteNumismatist Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭✭✭

  February 26, 2025 12:43PM

  Agree with @JBK, it looks like it was made with a tool (rather than a single stamp). Regardless, I love half cents and this one is very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I have never seen another like it.

  I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.

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• Typekat Posts: 654 ✭✭✭✭✭

  February 26, 2025 12:57PM

  The maker had a punny sense of humor

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