Counterstruck 49er Large Cent

[Erik in NJ]

Counterstruck '49er Large Cent

Found this a couple weeks ago at the same site my buddy and I detected (see post entitled "Epic Hunt..." about a month ago. The post of a recent counterstruck LC made me remember I had this. It's kind of interesting with a triangle that is bisected, with numbers in the upper section and the initials RAM in the lower part. I checked HEAVYMETALNUT's link on counterstrikes and could not find it. I also like it because of the date "1849." Unfortunately, it was struck at least four times by the "striker." Any ideas on what this may have been used for

 

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[Erik in NJ]

Re: Counterstruck '49er Large Cent

Thanks....I hear you!!! I was just trying to find out about this recently dug LC. First coin I ever dug with a counterstrike. Regards, Erik

That is a cool find by the way. I am beginto think this thread should be moved to general discussion.

 

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[Erik in NJ]

Re: Counterstruck '49er Large Cent

Does anyone happen to have any good links on the "Royal Arch Masons?" Thanks in advance for any help with this!

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Counterstruck '49er Large Cent

Does anyone happen to have any good links on the "Royal Arch Masons?" Thanks in advance for any help with this!

This might be something for you to take a look at -

http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924030295152/cu31924030295152_djvu.txt

and word search "r. a. m." or "triangle" etc..

 

[Erik in NJ]

Re: Counterstruck '49er Large Cent

Thanks so much for the link and original pointer Bramblefind - I'll take a close look at that book tonight after work! Best, Erik

 

[turtlefoot13]

Re: Counterstruck '49er Large Cent

Does anyone happen to have any good links on the "Royal Arch Masons?" Thanks in advance for any help with this!

This might be something for you to take a look at -

http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924030295152/cu31924030295152_djvu.txt

and word search "r. a. m." or "triangle" etc..

That's a nice link! I haven't seen that many masonic penny depictions in one book before. I downloaded the PDF. I also like the fact that it is 1903.