These three coins were struck by a contemporary counterstamper using a vintage naval punch in September, 2019. The purpose was to remember those who died at the attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 that led to the United States' entry into the war.
Shortly after striking the pieces he personally traveled to Pearl Harbor with the coins and visited the memorials of the USS Arizona, USS Missouri, and USS Bowfin.
The first stamp is struck on a 2008 Hawaii State Quarter (50 examples were made). The nickel stamps were all applied to 1941 nickels (40 examples) and 20 examples on Buffalo nickels The reason why he chose the quarters and 1941 nickels as host coins is obvious. Not so for the Buffalo nickel. I'm in touch with him on a regular basis, so will have to ask.
I think these are wonderful remembrance pieces with special meaning, especially since they were taken to the base itself.
Bruce