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harley1
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 Posted - 05/18/2009 : 08:37:24
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has anyone ever come across a very very shiny gold colored 1975 with 12-31-74 stamped obove the 1975? this thing is pretty cool looking,and hopefully it is worth something
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 05/18/2009 : 09:37:06
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Originally posted by harley1
has anyone ever come across a very very shiny gold colored 1975 with 12-31-74 stamped obove the 1975? this thing is pretty cool looking,and hopefully it is worth something
My guess is that it is counterstamped with the 12/31/74 on it as a rememberance for something on that date and perhaps they gold plated it somewhere that did the counterstamping, ie for a golden wedding anniversary, etc. BUT, this is just random speculating on my part. I would definitely keep it, for no other reason that it's a cool "gee whiz, look what I've found" coin. |
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highroller4321
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 05/18/2009 : 18:17:01
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| Ive found plently of gold colored pennies, but none with that counterstamping on it. |
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brian0918
Penny Collector Member
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 06/22/2009 : 13:42:28
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| I have a gold-plated 1974. I labored for a long time under the belief that it was a rare test clad variety (the mint was experimenting like crazy that year), and did a lot of research on the subject, before finally talking to an expert in error coins (You must be logged in to see this link.), who said it was most likely just gold-plated. A mass spectrometer confirmed this. |
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natsb88
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 06/22/2009 : 13:51:24
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Corsair
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 06/22/2009 : 16:10:40
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Sounds like a News Years Eve novelty.
I agree with Nate. That's the first thing I thought of when I saw the date. Strange that it would be for that year, and not the Bicentennial just 365 days later... |
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Axle
New Member
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Posted - 09/01/2010 : 00:25:45
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I just got one today from some girl that used it to pay for her food.
12-31-74 is the day FDR's ban on private ownership of gold ended.
Yes I know the thread is old, Google can point you in odd places.
Hope this helps someone some day. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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Posted - 09/01/2010 : 00:36:17
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Welcome to the forum Axle. I like to see old threads brought to life again. And you solved the mystery of the date. Looking forward to further contributions from you.  |
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Axle
New Member
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Posted - 09/01/2010 : 00:42:21
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
Welcome to the forum Axle. I like to see old threads brought to life again. And you solved the mystery of the date. Looking forward to further contributions from you.
Glad I could help, and thanks for the warm welcome. |
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cu baker
New Member
USA
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Posted - 09/01/2010 : 01:42:15
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| Speaking of gold, nice jump today, cu will follow! |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 09/01/2010 : 07:54:19
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| thanks for the information Axle and welcome aboard |
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PennyPauper
Penny Collector Member
USA
395 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2010 : 08:20:40
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| Nice find Axle. That indeed is a good date to celebrate. Welcome to our madness. |
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fasteddy
Penny Collector Member
USA
298 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2010 : 09:03:52
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Welcome, way to go Axle now I have an answer for that coin...wonder how many were done |
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2010 : 14:49:02
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Originally posted by Axle
I just got one today from some girl that used it to pay for her food.
12-31-74 is the day FDR's ban on private ownership of gold ended.
Yes I know the thread is old, Google can point you in odd places.
Hope this helps someone some day.
Thanks for the information and welcome aboard. |
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2010 : 14:50:51
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Originally posted by fasteddy
Welcome, way to go Axle now I have an answer for that coin...wonder how many were done
I did a frustrating internet search (I HATE COMPUTERS!!!) and found a link to someone posting on another coin forum that they found a 1961 penny that had been done the same way--gold plated and the 12/31/74. |
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harley1
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 09/02/2010 : 09:42:32
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| welcome aboard axle, and thanks for the info |
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