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724 Year Old Lincoln Penny (Circa 1283)

brentfoster7brentfoster7 Posts: 62
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OK, not really. But the cud(?) makes it look like it:

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And here's another (but not as cool):

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I posted this on another forum, just wanted to get other opinions!
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  • BajajimBajajim Posts: 529 ✭
    Pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing.
  • LincolnCentManLincolnCentMan Posts: 5,347 ✭✭✭✭
    Ha. That is cool. I think I have a 193 cent, so I've got you beat by a thousand years. lol. I do, however, think your coin is higher on the coolness scale than mine as there are lots of years that have grease filled dies on one number. But having the right die scratch in the right spot... now that is cool. I'll see if I can dig up the pic of my coin.

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  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,520 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the 1283 Lincoln cent! If it is for sale, please PM me.

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  • brentfoster7brentfoster7 Posts: 62


    << <i>Ha. That is cool. I think I have a 193 cent, so I've got you beat by a thousand years. lol. I do, however, think your coin is higher on the coolness scale than mine as there are lots of years that have grease filled dies on one number. But having the right die scratch in the right spot... now that is cool. I'll see if I can dig up the pic of my coin.

    -David >>



    I'd like to see it!
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  • PocketEasyTreasuresPocketEasyTreasures Posts: 153
    I didn't know they made them back then. lol. I have one that is 19-7. It should be a 1917 but the one is messed up.
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  • droopyddroopyd Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭
    I had one once from "1019." The descender on the first "9" had been sliced off cleanly at some point.
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  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    Neat cuds!
  • ebaytraderebaytrader Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭


    << <i>724 Year Old Lincoln Penny (Circa 1283) >>





    Those Chinese always have the better dates. I hate having to buy from them. image
  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 10,997 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cool man.
  • stockergreenstockergreen Posts: 483 ✭✭
    well look at that would ya.image
  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That 1283 is really cool!
  • brentfoster7brentfoster7 Posts: 62
    Bump
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  • RBinTexRBinTex Posts: 4,328 ✭
    Cool. I had a 1947 with the date triple punched.
  • ShortgapbobShortgapbob Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭
    Very interesting coin. I like it!
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  • brentfoster7brentfoster7 Posts: 62
    Thanks for all of the positive replies. I'd like to know what Mr. Daughtry thinks about it. image
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  • aballeinaballein Posts: 388 ✭
    I dont know what it was with the mint in 1983 but their Philly cents SUCK!! I guess its kinda cool, but i have an entire roll of cents from 1983 with massive die cracks and and die clashes. I have a theory that the mint was still getting used to the new alloy they were using starting part way through 1982 and they just couldnt get the striking pressure or something right. I guess there may have been a shortage in the circulating cents so the mint was just banging them out as fast as they could. Thats a sweet coin but i wasnt a bit surprised that the host coin was 1983. Take a look on the reverse, especially on the four corners of the building and see if you notice any die cracks...i would almost be willing to bet that you do. That could also be a gas bubble as well. Ive seen some from 82-84 that look like they had measles or something.
  • brentfoster7brentfoster7 Posts: 62


    << <i>I dont know what it was with the mint in 1983 but their Philly cents SUCK!! I guess its kinda cool, but i have an entire roll of cents from 1983 with massive die cracks and and die clashes. I have a theory that the mint was still getting used to the new alloy they were using starting part way through 1982 and they just couldnt get the striking pressure or something right. I guess there may have been a shortage in the circulating cents so the mint was just banging them out as fast as they could. Thats a sweet coin but i wasnt a bit surprised that the host coin was 1983. Take a look on the reverse, especially on the four corners of the building and see if you notice any die cracks...i would almost be willing to bet that you do. That could also be a gas bubble as well. Ive seen some from 82-84 that look like they had measles or something. >>



    After I get the babies to sleep tonight, I'll take some picks of the reverse and post them.
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  • brentfoster7brentfoster7 Posts: 62
    Would this coin have any premium?

    PS, I'll get the reverse shot up asap...
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  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,928 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Judging from the size of Lincoln's head, I'd say the date is correct. The mint switched to that hub in 1269...

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  • brentfoster7brentfoster7 Posts: 62


    << <i>Judging from the size of Lincoln's head, I'd say the date is correct. The mint switched to that hub in 1269...

    --Christian >>




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  • gonzergonzer Posts: 3,040 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very unusual place for a cud, the shape is too linear and straight. Could be a major die gauge instead. JMHO
  • Wavysteps2003Wavysteps2003 Posts: 17
    That is indeed an oddity, however, it does have the appearances of being a gas bubble. Suggestion; take a tooth pick or a green rose thorn and try pressing down on the raised portion of the anomaly. If it indents, it is a gas bubble; if it does not, then it will fall into the die gouge or damaged die area.

    As was brought out, the 1983 Lincoln cent did have its problems, especially with die cracks on the reverse, gas bubbles forming between the copper plating and the zinc underneath, the multitude of doubled dies (10 DDOs and 2 DDRs) and two still unexplained puesdo die clashes.

    A very interesting year to study the Lincoln cent.
    BJ Neff

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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,151 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I see something new here every day and this is one of the coolest things yet...

    Thanks for sharing.
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