Weird Stamped 1986 Lincoln Penny

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What you have there is called a counter stamp added by others post-mint, so would be called damage by us on this forum. Caveat: others collect counterstamped coins as highly collectable since they can gain us a glimpse into other groups or organizations linked to these counterstamps.

There is another member on here named chafemaster (sp?) that likes his counterstamped coins and might like your coin here. The obverse design is of a crown with a cross in it so has a religious theme to it.

That's an odd one for sure!



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Interesting one! Fair amount of force would been required to create that counterstamp.

Interesting counterstamp.

As it turns out, @chafe has posted one of these Masonic counterstamps previously. Here is the link:

http://goccf.com/t/339957&whichpage=5#2918439

Sometimes, counterstamps like these are produced as souvenirs (such as the ones with Kennedy's head). Sometimes, they are made for in-house rituals of various kinds (such as the Masonic pennies). Sometimes, they are simply done for advertising, with the intent of being put back out in circulation.

The latter kind are usually quite vague about exactly who and what they're advertising, because under US law, it is illegal to place advertisements on coins. 18 USC § 475. So if they're too specific about what they're advertising, the Feds can track them down and fine them. Marvel Studios were fined back in 2008 when they decided to slap Silver Surfer stickers onto a bunch of quarters and release them into circulation, to promote their upcoming movie.