When my grandmother gave me my grandfathers WWII Ribbons and Medals, she also gave me a couple of coins that he had saved. He collected tons of coins throughout the years (mostly 50s-70s) but almost all of them were stollen. This is one that Im finding odd. Its a 1935 Wheat Lincoln Penny. Pressed into it is a "V" with some bits of Red White and Blue paint still lingering on the "V". On the reverse you can see the "V" and through the middle of it is what I can only assume is some sort of metal strip. There is also a small hole drilled into the bottom of the coin. Has anyone seen or heard/read of anything like this???
well it didn't come out of the mint way, so it is damaged and of minimal value. what's with the "stollen" coins ?
This is just one of the few that somehow didnt get stolen from my grandfathers collection in the mid 70s. I figured it didnt some out of the mint this way, just wasnt sure if it was something that was done to mark a victory date or something, Im honestly lost as to why this would have been done but cant help but think there must have been a reason/story to it. Figured Id see if anyone else had run into the same thing or something similar
Probably created during World War II, a "Victory" button of sorts. If it had a pin soldered on, it could be worn on your lapel or your cap. Folks were shamelessly patriotic in those days. Such items might have been given away during 4th of July or Decoration Day parades.
Thanks Doug. I never thought about there being a pin soldered on there. Makes so much sense now that you mention that.
I like the answer Doug444 gave, much nicer than Doug21. That's no way to treat a new member. BTW, welcome and nice piece of history from your grandparents
Cool coin, Bob! I love the fact that it is was passed to you by your grandfather and the potential story it has to tell. My grandfather fought in WWII as well. He died at a fairly young age so I was never able to really talk with him about his time in the war. However, I still have his old uniform along with his ribbons/medals, and every time I look at it, it brings me back to the time I was able to spend with him and the sacrifices he made. So, if that coin were in my collection, and I knew it was linked to my grandfather and his time in the war, its value to me would exceed anything else I own. I hope you find out some specifics. Good luck.
Still an interesting piece of history. Even if it is of nominal value, that does not detract from its historical value, combined with the memorial value of it being your grandfathers. Hold on to her and have a story to tell your future children.
Agreed. I inherited a modest collection of mostly circulated coins from my grandparents (my grandmother is still with us, but she told me last night I could take the coins home with me) with plenty of early to mid 20th century coins and lots of silver. I will treasure it for the rest of my life.
I think it's pretty cool actually. I inherited my grandfathers Colt 1911 he carried in the war. Purest Colt collectors scoff at it because it's not original.....no kidding. It was a war and they used 1940 Springfield barrel, original 1908 slide, 1913 frame and other parts that were serviceable after WW1 all put into a gun for use in battle. It has tremendous value to historical collectors and even more sentimental value to me. That coin may have historical value and sentimental value. Just because a coin collector doesn't see value doesn't mean there isn't a great deal of value in it. Good luck finding more information on it. I think it's a great piece of history when this country deserved to be proud.
I agree with flintcreek. If you like a coin, then it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks of it. I caught it when I cleaned some horridly rusted coins, and now they are lovely to me and I'm proud of them. Keep what you like and don't worry what the anal coingeeks think of it.
