1817 Large Cent With "PHILAD" Counter Stapmp

[MrFrip]

Hi all,
I'm brand new to this site and am excited to communicate with all you treasure hunters! I live in Philadelphia, PA. Today I found a Large Cent from 1817. It's my second Large Cent. The first was from 1850 -- so I outdid myself today!

The cool thing is that it has a counter stamp of PHILAD on it. Does anyone know this significance? Does it make it more unique or valuable? I know Large Cents were actually cast in Philadelphia, but that's about it.




1817 Large Cent with PHILAD stamped on it - Album on Imgur

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - Noticed this is your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting your state for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - Now, until a member jumps in - I searched the net and couldn't find anything with "PHILAD" stamped on a coin. However, did find other coins with similar type counter stamps - wonder if PHILAD means something else? Here are a few - many more on net.

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[toasted]

Counterstamped coins are awesome. It just increases the rarity factor but not really the value though. One of my favorite finds is this counterstamped seated. It seems counter stamping coins was popular mid 19th century

 

[Evolution]

Really interesting counter stamp there. Never saw that particular one before. Great find.

 

[testing123]

My guess is it's short for Philadelphia but not sure why someone would do that. Congrats!

 

[Evolution]

A TNET member (Ahab) told me there's a site called Exonumia that deals with counter stamps. You might find something there on it. Good luck.

 

[Bquamb]

Can't see your imgur picture, telling me the gallery is broken.

Neat sounding find, would love to see the example

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum. I couldn't see your pics either but congrats on a cool find

 

[ARC]

My guess is it's short for Philadelphia but not sure why someone would do that. Congrats!

Agreed.

 

[testing123]

Thought there was an image out there like this... This is from Robert Scot, who was Chief Engraver at the U.S. mint back in the 1790s. Not saying it's in any way affiliated, but more that PHILAD was used as Philadelphia.

 

[MrFrip]

Hi and thanks for the feedback!

To the Moderator: I live in Philadelphia, PA (South Philly to be exact..19147)

To others: Try this link. I feel like I didn't master the attachment uploader on here yet so try this:

1817 Large Cent with PHILAD stamped on it - Album on Imgur

 

[MrFrip]

1817 Large Cent with PHILAD stamped on it - Album on Imgur

Does that work?

 

[MrFrip]

1817 Large Cent with PHILAD stamped on it - Album on Imgur

 

[MrFrip]

Hi! Thanks for the welcome!

I live in Philadelphia, PA (South Philly 19147)

1817 Large Cent with PHILAD stamped on it - Album on Imgur

 

[Deerhunter24]

Looks like PHILAD.

There is a period after the letter "D" which indicates that its a shortened word. My guess too is that its short for Philadelphia.

Cool Find. Welcome to TNet

 

[jeff of pa]

Nice Find !

I added your Pictures above For those who Can't access Your Link.

I found this one Online.




I responded Here:



http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/f...e-cent-philad-counter-stapmp.html#post5070689

 

[Don in SJ]

PHILID PHILIDa Phila all were used as backmark abbreviations for Philadelphia ca. 1820-30's