counterstamp
Mark over mark
A counterstamp is a secondary mark or impression stamped onto something already marked—typically a coin, medal, or official document.
Governments counterstamped foreign coins to authorize them for local circulation, or added marks to extend validity: The Spanish dollars were counterstamped for use in the colonies.
The verb means to apply such a mark.
Mark from applied pressure
- punchStrike with fist
- dieStop being alive
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- chopQuick forceful slice
seal · indent · impression · overstrike · symbol · emblem · monogram · inscription
Superimposed typed character
- mintmarkCoin's facility indicator
- dieStop being alive
- flanCaramel-glazed baked custard
- obverseFront of coin
reverse · legend · field · relief · edge · rim · milled · alloy
Currency and medal scholar
- coinageInvented term or currency
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
- antiquitiesHistorical objects from ages past
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
memorabilia · stamps · vintage · antique · bullion · currency · specie · collector
Record of ownership
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- genuinenessQuality of being real
- verificationProving something accurate
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
validity · legitimacy · grading · appraisal · attribution · condition · fakes · forgeries
imprint
Mark from applied pressure
chop · seal · indent · impression · overstrike · symbol · emblem · monogram · inscription · engraving
overstrike
Superimposed typed character
obverse · reverse · legend · field · relief · edge · rim · milled · alloy · patina
numismatist
Currency and medal scholar
- coinageInvented term or currency
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
- antiquitiesHistorical objects from ages past
artifacts · memorabilia · stamps · vintage · antique · bullion · currency · specie · collector · hoard
provenance
Record of ownership
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- genuinenessQuality of being real
- verificationProving something accurate
authenticity · validity · legitimacy · grading · appraisal · attribution · condition · fakes · forgeries · counterfeits
archive
Stored historical records
era · legacy · relic · artifact · colonial · merchant · trade · revaluation · circulation · monetary
stamp, counter, stamped, stampede, stamping, postage, counters, countersignature, counterbalance