Need help with this Lincoln

goldpaninut · Dec 10, 2018

I was out detecting yesterday at an old school, and dug up this 1974 Lincoln cent with the date 7-20-1969 stamped above the date, what looks like an Apollo moon lander above that, and Earth above that. I've never seen one of these, does anyone know anything about them? I can't seem to find anything on the internet about it.

Spartan84 · Dec 10, 2018

Homemade counter stamped coin. Pretty fun to find. There are people out there that collect them. Check eBay for “Apollo” counter stamp possibly

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Coinshark · Dec 11, 2018

It is one of seven that was part of a novelty set. You can usually find some on eBay. Apollo 11-17. There are different dates counterstamped on each cent. I believe there is an eighth design that has the same picture but only JULY 20 stamped on 1969 cents. (Most of the coins are dated 1969-1975)
Stamped Dates:
JULY 20 (on 1969 cent)
7-20-69
11-19-69
4-17-70
2-5-71
8-2-71
4-23-72
12-13-72

Silver_Seeker · Dec 11, 2018

That's pretty cool, I didn't know about that stamp.

Mud-puppy · Dec 11, 2018

Sweet! Its amazing what kind of special coins a guy can find around schools! Kids being kids...ya just never know! I found a key date indian penny fresh dropped in the woodchips once! Kids raiding old G'paws coin collection are a huge benefit to our Sport!!!

WyoTom · Dec 11, 2018

Very cool find!

Need help with this Lincoln

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