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Valued Member
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I was a flea market the other day and a vendor had a framed Lincoln Cent set with small engravings in the shape of individual states on the Obverse of the coin. 50 in all (one for each state).......had a book explaining the set but I did not look at it. Has anyone heard of this and know its value ? The vendor was asking $30 for the set.....Should I go back and get it ? |
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Valued Member
United States
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The are simply stamped with states by a company on already minted cents.
Their value remains at one cent a piece. But if you really wanted it, I'd only offer a few dollars for the set. You'd never likely be able to resell it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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These counter stamped cents were a big thing in the 70's a Company called the Kennedy mint also made cents with Lincoln and Kennedy stamped on them and at times you can find them in circulation. There value is 1 cent each, however if you would like them as a novelty then get them, I would not pay more then $5.00 for the complete set and remember these coin have no numismatic value.
Bruce.
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I guess I will jump in with an opinion. If it's a really nice gold plated frame it may be worth $30, I might pay $5-$10 for it if I like that kind of thing. I have never seen all 50 states together.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just junk, pass.
Usually they sell for about 25 cents each.
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Unless you really love it for what it is, and realize it's probably way overpriced, I would pass on this one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Kerry,
Was it the flea market out on baseline I ask because I have never seen anyone out there selling coins?
Bruce.
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It was at the Glendale Drive-in. One vendor had it. There was also a COIN vendor out there with a lot of stuff...Worth Checking out.
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Pillar of the Community
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I have a couple that I found I think they are neat and I would love to complete the set, but I wouldn't do it unlessit was reasonably cheap
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Kerry,
Is that every weekend ?
Bruce.
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United States
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Bruce,
Yes it goes on every weekend. This past weekend was my first visit, so I am not sure if the same people are out there every weekend or not. There were a LOT of vendors. Cool flea market worth going to. One coin dealer out there with a lot of stuff.
Are you going to the Mesa coin show this weekend ? I am fairly new (2 years) to collecting and would like to hook up with other collectors in the area. Also thinking of hitting the Mesa Coin Club meeting on the 7th.....ever been ?
Let me know.....
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Pillar of the Community
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Kerry,
This is the first I have heard of it what show ?
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United States
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Here ya go....
At the Mesa Convention Center, Bldg. A, 263 N. Center St. (SE corner of University Dr. & Center St.) sponsored by the Mesa Coin Club. Dealers from 8 states will be buying & selling rare coins, currency, precious metals, and medals. Open to the public from 9 to 5 on Sat. and 9 to 3 on Sunday. Gold & silver items will be awarded in the big drawing at the conclusion of the show (need not be present to win). This announcement sponsored by Steve Sterling Coins and ask for me if you have items for sale. I can answer any other questions at 602-571-6241.
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Thanks I will look in to it.
Bruce.
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Kerry,
I live in Glendale and was not aware of that flea market.....is that the drive in off Bethany Home Rd and 51st Ave?
Tim
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02/02/2007 10:22 pm
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I think it is 55th and Bethany Home. But yes, that would be the one.
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Posted 01/31/2007 06:42 am
