Counter-stamped 1975 Lincoln penny - who and why would they do this?

Hi Susan. These old threads tend to get overlooked. Those counterpunched coins are done privately and would only have value to curio collectors that have an interest in that sort of thing. Sadly, no numismatic value.

 

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This one’s for you, Randy

 

Still sold as souvenirs at gift shops and truck stops.