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1973 Cancer Stamped Penny

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Hello, new to the coin collecting world and recently discovered this. Wasn't sure if the stamping had any significant meaning, if anyone has any info please let me know!
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I doubt there is any significance to that coin. It was most likely stamped and sold for a profit.

There was probably an entire set -- one cent stamped for each sign of the zodiac.

One down, eleven to go.
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Ooooooo....somebody got the .....crabs



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Keeper in my book. One for the "interesting coins from circulation" jar.

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Nice counterstamp!
Any other goodies in that folder
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Plus, great job on the picture!
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Very nice!

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Yes, great pic.



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