Illinois Sesquicentennial 1968-D Penny

Looks like the rim is silver in color. The devices on the obverse are also close to the rim. I would gander at saying this is a well done alteration of a 1968 cent. It might sell for a buck or two...but I suspect it has more "cent"imental value. Pun intended.

I wouldn't worry about the 2x2 so much - it doesn't seem to be the "official" enclosure for the coin or anything. Were it professionally labeled, I'd be more hesitant as it might have more collector value as an original enclosure.

Definitely looks milled like a Magicians coin and the Illinois reverse inserted.

I would have thought they would have tried to center it better in relation to the obverse unless they made a ton of them and released them into circulation or something like that.

The Racine Numismatic Society (WI) edge lettered 100 Buffalo nickels and released them into circulation with wording to the extent of free admission to their show a couple of weeks ago to whomever found one.

Maybe Joe P / BadgerMint who did the edge lettering will chime in with more details.

I am still hoping to find one in a box soon.