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Just came across this cool penny. Please let me know why this happened. Is there any worth to it?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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These aren't error, but Post Strike Damage, since it was done after it left the U.S. Mint. These are called counterstamps. They do have a slight value over face value, but with that gunky residue, you probably won't get very much for it.
Errers and Varietys.
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The are called counter punched coins. They are added onto a usually new coin to sell to other collectors.  Different themes are used:  Different events. But pretty much a damaged coin to a real collector. |
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Nice counterstamps on the front, but the rev still has glue and a bit of the card stock that this was stuck too when it was sold. I don't think much of a premium as we see these pretty often. Worth putting in a 2x2 for nivelty factor though.
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Yep. Bicentennial counterstamp. Like Spence mentioned it came on a card. Something like this:  Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Great example from the king of counter-stamped Lincolns!
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Pillar of the Community
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 Thanks Coinfrog. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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I have seen that on a 1976,Liberty bell and USA but why on a 1978? So maybe it is an error  John1  |
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And why a Denver minted coin instead of Philly?
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Probably got his coins from where he lived?
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That is weird 1978. I hadn't noticed before. All I've ever seen is 1976. And I've seen a lot of them. EDIT: Well, I was wrong. I've got some 1975 LMC Bicentennial Counterstamps too. They must have been chomping at the bit to get these stamped for the Bicentennial release. I also have 20 or so of the cards I posted. If anyone would like one, please PM me. There are a bunch of Lincoln Cent Counterstamps here: http://goccf.com/t/303507Edited by chafemasterj
06/19/2018 05:48 am
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Thanks guys. After reading all the posts, is it an error being hat it is on a 1978 D with the same counter stamps as a 1976/1975 ?
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Not an error.Value.not much if any above face value. John1 |
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No, it's not an error. It's Post Strike Damage (since it happened after it left the U.S. Mint).
Errers and Varietys.
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