Penny Angeloo Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Hi folks, I have another modified penny to ask about. This is from my Granddad’s collection and he was a Mason. Does anyone know of other examples of this? My preliminary search didn’t show anything…Maybe someone can suggest a search term for me? Is this a type of award/token/prize given at meetings (or something similar)? Or maybe this was created by a Masonic artist who just really loves freemasonry? How in the world did they create a raised impression without marking the back? Or is that why the triangle shaped piece is missing? Is Masonic (or insert other club/fraternity/team here) a sub-category of penny collecting? Is this worth anything above face value? (I’m not selling any of his coins. I’m just curious. His collection is priceless to me.) Thank you in advance! You all were so helpful with my last question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Angeloo Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Hey I just learned a new term: Counterstamp! JT2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) Yes, it is a Masonic counterstamp. There are many versions of these out there. There is no real value to them although someone who collects counterstamps may pay a couple of dollars for one. Too create the raised impression, the stamp would have a reverse impression much like a coin die and when stamped into the coin would give that raised impression. Edited March 15, 2023 by Greenstang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Is the triangle on the reverse raised or incuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
