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A 1975 Penny With A Big 5 Stamped Into The Reverse!

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Jolteon
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Hello everyone. Last year I found this weird penny that has a counter stamped 5 on the back of it. What is it?
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It is a counterstamp. Nice find.

You should share it here and check these out these other countertamp finds...

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Hard to imagine why that was done.
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One possibility is it was used in a seeded treasure hunt. Anyone that finds it wins a prize.
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Jolteon
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I could see people doing that as like a prize sort of thing as well!
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Thank you all for the wonderful comments!
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Honestly sorry for bringing up the dead thread again but I am so glad I joined this forum! Thank you for making me feel so welcome!
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