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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Quote: Or LOUisville, KY More like LUOisville, KY according to their spelling! 
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Moderator
 United States
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Yes, that is what I was pointing out! You said "can't spell "LUCKY" and I added "or LOUisville, KY" That is, they can spell neither, if the latter was their intention. 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The one lizard made me think maybe Giecko should make counterstamped pennies and put them into circulation for advertising  Weird about the misspelling of lucky. Back then the eduction level was a lot higher for the basics. Maybe just a slip up on using the wrong punch?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6666 Posts |
The one with the bell, needs to go into your Christmas file  IMHO
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote: Weird about the misspelling of lucky. Back then the eduction level was a lot higher for the basics. L is for look, the way you look at life. U is for unite, you bring people together. O is for optimistic, always looking at the bright side! K is for kindness, you always show. Y is for young, the years never show! Get your Luoky penny now...makes a great gift! No, thats not a real promotion but I just turned a misspelled penny into tree fiddy  Great thread as always 
Edited by datadragon 04/27/2023 7:11 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
26087 Posts |
I should have bought it just to taunt all of you squirrels with it. Just sayin'
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
  United States
6514 Posts |
2020-D LSC monkey counter stamp... 
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New Member
United States
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My uncle was a coin collector and give me a 1969 Moon Penny in late 1969 or early 1970 I see pictures of it in this forum and that its referred to as counterstruck
I'm seeking more information on it like history Such as who made it or counterstruck it How many did they make How did my uncle get one Was it part of a collection or freebie for buying that years mint set
Any info on it would be appreciated
I still have the penny and would like to hand it down to my kids hopefully with some additional info
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Pillar of the Community
  United States
6514 Posts |
It was part of (eventually) a 7 penny set. Check out page 2 I believe of my thread here and there is a nice write up and history of each of the missions.
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New Member
United States
2 Posts |
Very nice set having all of the moon pennies I notice the pic of yours is D for Denver and mine is blank for Philly
do you have any info on the pennies like who made them are they rare? How many are out there
Are they stamped by a machine or by hand
I'm new to researching info on this penny I always thought and was led to believe it came from the mint this way but that is obviously wrong
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Pillar of the Community
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6514 Posts |
They were stamped (by machine I believe) by the Littleton Stamp and Coin Co. I've been on the lookout for the type of information you are asking about as well but have found nothing as of yet. I know the counter stamp you have was sold individually as well as in different sets. I'll see if I can take pictures of the different sets I've ran across this weekend.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A typical grubby POC from Littleton, which has been selling junk to unwary new collectors for 3 generations.
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Pillar of the Community
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A bit harsh Coinfrog, don't you think?
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Moderator
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Having a bad day Mr. Frog?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Having a fine day and not a bit harsh, thanks.
Littleton is the scourge of the coin collecting hobby, selling junk plated coins, worthless counterstamps and cheesy "historic sets" to unsuspecting novice collectors for decades.
Edited by Coinfrog 04/28/2023 10:51 pm
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