This was the first Lincoln Cent from Brenner's original work, a 1909 Matte Proof.
and here is an example of the the last impression from the original tools, 1968-S. Lincoln was a shadow of his former self. The old tools were worn out.
In 1969, Lincoln got a facelift.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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Since there’s a mint location “first” and “last” posted above, I’ll toss these two ‘bookends’ into the fray also…
Copper/Nickel Indian Cents, not including the 1859 Shield.
Here's a first and last from out of left field.
This was the first Lincoln Cent from Brenner's original work, a 1909 Matte Proof.
and here is an example of the the last impression from the original tools, 1968-S. Lincoln was a shadow of his former self. The old tools were worn out.
In 1969, Lincoln got a facelift.
1892-O 25C Clashed Dies FS-901
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My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
what do I win?
10-4,
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My registry sets
Congratulations, @Boosibri ! Wishing you all good things.
Here is a first year of issue:
