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Cute Penny Exonumia Galore!

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I'm writing an article on "Penny Exonumia" and had Todd photograph several pieces from my collection, so I thought I'd "preview" some of these unique and interesting pieces here. Aren't they CUTE!!

1900 Watch Fob
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Working padlock made from 1935 Lincoln cent
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WWII V-Day Victory pin made from a Lincoln cent - these types of WWII souvenirs are referred to as "trench art"
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Tiny teapots made from Indian cents - these were made by inmates from a Midwest prison in the 1930's-1940's. Notice the different shapes in the teapot as well as the handle (most likely made by different inmates)
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Tiny teapots made from Lincoln cents
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Teapot made from a Canadian cent (notice there is no "United States..." underneath "One Cent")
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Tiny mug made from a Lincoln cent
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Teapot (approx. 2" high) made with various British copper coins, including the handle, with removable lid
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Tea kettle made from 1943 Australian half penny
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Spoon made from 1901 British farthing and penny, including the stem
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1901 Indian cent "Frying Pan" Stick Pin encasement (rare!)
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1901 Indian cent "Frying Pan" encasement
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1908 Indian cent in a Teddy Bear encasement
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1902 Indian cent Pocket Mirror
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1908 Indian cent in oval Pocket Mirror
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1928 Lincoln cent Pocket Mirror
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1901 Pan Am Expo with 1909 Elongated Indian cent
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1907 Jamestown Expo Elongated Indian cent
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1909 Hudson-Fulton Elongated Lincoln cent
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1864-L Engrailed edge Indian cent
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1869 Reeded edge Indian cent
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1852 Large cent "Pie Cutter"
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1892 Indian cent "Gear" (no hole)
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Any comments and/or additional information on these pieces for my article are certainly welcome!
Charmy HarkerThe Penny Lady®

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