Anyone know anything about this penny?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Nickbender83, Mar 22, 2017.

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  1. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Do you like it? That's all that matters. These counterstamped coins do have a following. They can be fun to collect. :)
     
    green18, Mar 23, 2017
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  3. Nickbender83

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    Yes it is my first find. Lol . I started 3 week's ago.
     
    Nickbender83, Mar 23, 2017
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    Every one is so helpful. Thank you all
     
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  5. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    What I don't get about the Lincoln/ Kennedy counterstamp is that the years have no significance. Why aren't they on 1963/1965 Lincolns? The two cents in the post are from 1972 and 1974.
     
    Michael K, Mar 23, 2017
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  6. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    There is also my famous bunny that I found while Metal Detecting! :happy:
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    paddyman98, Mar 23, 2017
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  7. Nickbender83

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    Are they worth anything?
     
    Nickbender83, Mar 24, 2017
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  8. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    No and yes..
    They are considered a damaged coin due to the counterstrike done to the surface. But, there are collectors who seek these. Not much worth but lets say on Ebay maybe $2-$4 bucks :beaver:
     
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I remember these counterstamped cents being quite popular when I started collecting in the mid-1970s. They were advertised in mainstream magazines as well as the numismatic ones.

    The counterstamped cents I remember the best were the ones with little state outlines on them. (This of course was done a generation before the Mint got around to officially producing Statehood quarters).
     
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