Need Help Identifying Strange Imprint On 1962 Lincoln Cent

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jphaus New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/28/2008 9:04 pm Hello, This is my first post here, so I hope I am placing this in the correct forum. I have had this coin for years and have always wondered about the strange imprint on it. Any info you might have would be appreciated. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 02/28/2008 9:12 pm It's called counterstamped. and it's a Mason symbol. The coins might have been stamped and handed out at meetings . People collect CS coins but they normally don't have any premium Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 02/29/2008 12:07 am I have an article on masonic pennies at http://www.askaboutcoins.com That mark was added with a punch. Thanks, Bill Report this Post to the Staff
MorganNoob Pillar of the Community United States 533 Posts	Posted 02/29/2008 12:11 am Yup, that is a square and compass; the universal symbol of the Masons. You have a Masonic Cent! Report this Post to the Staff
jphaus New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/29/2008 08:10 am It makes sense now. I was thinking it was some kind of stick figure guy all this time! Thanks for all of your help. Report this Post to the Staff
DantheGrey New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 03/02/2008 12:49 pm There are a large number of these being sold by the roll on e-bay right now. The last auction I was watching went for something like 4 cents a coin by the roll. Don't quote me on that. I've also seen the ones with a bust of JFK in the same position. Conversation piece. Report this Post to the Staff
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