Gm roller Press Lincoln Coin.

[Alurid]

I recently acquired this coin from a collection of collections that I was picking through. I thought it was interesting because it had Lincoln on it. I like Lincoln coins. So I acquired it. I finally did some research and after a few tries found some information that described this coin and told what it is. It is an experimental coin made by the General Motor Co. It was made on Roller Press that GM was commissioned to develop for the mint due to a shortage of cents in the mid 60’s. I just want to share this info with people that have an interest it.
139221 ,139222

[Petespockets55]

Man did you ever come to the right place to post that one.
We love everything Lincoln!!

Very neat.

[Edthelorax]

I just heard about them within the past few months. I can't wait for my local shows, they are small with some well seasoned dealers. I think I can find some neat stuff that I never knew existed. One of those is on my list. Nice catch!

[Alurid]

There is a very informative write up in The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, by David W. Lange. His description say's Quite Rare. I was able to find One in the archive of Heritage Auctions and it sold for 5K+. This piece is unlisted in the Pollock pattern reference, but a similar piece is described under Pollock-4055 + 4060. #4 + #5 as there are 5 varieties of roller press coins, this one is #3.

[Petespockets55]

There is a very informative write up in The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, by David W. Lange. His description say's Quite Rare. I was able to find One in the archive of Heritage Auctions and it sold for 5K+. This piece is unlisted in the Pollock pattern reference, but a similar piece is described under Pollock-4055 + 4060. #4 + #5 as there are 5 varieties of roller press coins, this one is #3.
Excellent info.

So the one you found is considered a pattern? Congratulations on that find.

[jfines69]

That is cool... Can you give us links to info you were able to find on line???

[scubalou]

Really interesting. Never heard of anything like that.