Counter stamped US 2 cents piece

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Hello coin friends,

can anyone possible help me indentifying what the letters T.C. might stand for?




Thanks!!
two cent ??? :o
james
Why the shock James? lol
Quote: ArnhemcoinWhy the shock James? lol
who would do this,ruin a coin
james
Well perhaps, but I also heard they might have been of a merchant dealing with and in Ceylon.

But I still do not know for sure.
I found the following:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/2011/11/tc-counter-mark.htm

This looks similar to the mark on your coin.  Also, see the following blurb:

http://www.artfact.com/auction-lot/ceylon,-tc-counter-stamped-on-usa-cent,-1817-pr-1-c-0srgddtiim

After searching for the Colombo merchant Tatham & Co, I get this:

http://coins.lakdiva.org/coffee/cruse/sudduwelle_mills.html
Thank you very much for the interesting info, but how on earth would I get it confirmed this is such a piece?

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