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  1. 02-12-2024 #1
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    1953D Mint Error?

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    Date: 1953
    I haven't found one like this before. Thanks for looking.
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    It's damage. It was put into a bezel of some kind. Piece of jewelry or "lucky penny" sort of thing.
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    Agree with Will
    https://www.ebay.com/sch/maineman750...75.m3561.l2562
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    Thanks Will and Roger, so now I have a lucky penny!!
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    Was an encased coin at one time... Here is a link that has info on encased coins for those that collect them!!!
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    Thanks Jim! I had no idea there were so many encased coins.
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    People love to collect them... Here are some more pics.... The bottom of the page even has a link to ebay!!!
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