Counter Stamped Large Cents and other finds

[RiverRat3]

Been staying at home lately because of the new addition to our family. I have another future hunting buddy and look forward to taking him out one day. Found a large cent and when I washed the dirt off it had the initials "JJJ" on the back. Why would large cents be counter stamped? Found one fired mini ball and reeds. Can anyone ID the tin piece I found or any ideas what it could be. Thanks for reading and happy hunting.

 

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[CoilFisher]

I have seen several old coins of that era stamped as tokens....so maybe something along that line.
Nice find!

(Looks like a crushed thermos lid?)

 

[ticm]

I have never found one of those. One day maybe. Cool find.

 

[novafinder]

the idem you found might be a old axle cover for a wagon

 

[Don in SJ]

Counterstamped Large Cents are a very nice addition to anyone's collection. As far as your flattened piece, back in 2004 I found a somewhat similar piece, after soaking it in peroxide I discovered it was a souvenir from the 1893 Chicago Exposition, a representation of the Liberty Bell. So look closely to see if any details are under the crud, you just never know, a piece of junk could be something neat.

Don

 

[RiverRat3]

Counterstamped Large Cents are a very nice addition to anyone's collection. As far as your flattened piece, back in 2004 I found a somewhat similar piece, after soaking it in peroxide I discovered it was a souvenir from the 1893 Chicago Exposition, a representation of the Liberty Bell. So look closely to see if any details are under the crud, you just never know, a piece of junk could be something neat.

Don

Thanks. Looks pretty close. I will look at it a little closer.

 

[jewelerguy]

I think most counter-stamped coins were done by merchants as a means of advertising. yours is certainly interesting

 

[elksteaks]

Cool finds.

 

[VOL1266-X]

Nice finds RR3!! The coin is cool. HH, Quindy.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Cool finds.....Never found a counter stamped coin, Neat finds.....................HH