Flattened Pennies

[coincollectingenterprises]

Does anyone here collected flattened pennies? Is there any value in error flattened pennies?

Perhaps a peculiar question!

[simonm]

If you're talking about the machines that flatten your penny and put a design on it...I have nightmares that someone turns a 1992 CAM into a cheap souvenir from disneyland...

[jcuve]

Flattened how? I am not sure what you mean for sure. One of those novelty machines or by a train maybe? Have a picture of an example?

[coincollectingenterprises]

The novelty machines. My understanding is certain designs are sought after. I see them pass my way frequently, including those that are clearly not printed correctly. I was curious if anyone saw any value in these. I can't imagine a coin flattened by method of train holds value beyond "boy that's neat!"

I don't even want to think of anyone flattening a coin of value....

[jcuve]

Try eBay or maybe google it. Somehow I suspect someone collects them and is likely to have a site about them. Enlighten us to any info you find...

[Maineman750]

I'm not sure what would constitute an error on a flattened cent since they are basically damaged beyond recognition...unless you mean an error in the flattening process. Funny thing is that I've found three of these in bags from counting machines.

[liveandievarieties]

Elongated cents are a collectible field. Most from the modern era (1960s on) hold little more than novelty value. They became popular after the turn of the century at events like World's Fairs and Expos. At that time, you could have nearly any denomination elongated to commemorate the event you were visiting. While they're uncommon, I've seen Liberty and Buffalo nickels, Dimes, Quarters and Halves that were pressed in a machine. My grandparents honeymooned at the 1939 Golden Gate International Expo. They used a 1909 cent and elongated it. The piece isn't in my posession, but still within the family. That momento helped to fuel the coin obsession I'm posessed with.

I don't believe that an off-center elongated coin (with the commemorative design not centered) is more desirable, as it's the image, event and history (as well as scarcity) that causes these pieces to have value.

[DCW]

I'd put them off to the side. Afterall, they only cost a cent.

[MrHaz78]

I have also found two of these that went through counting machines. How they made it through is anyone's guess! Bill

[coincollectingenterprises]

An error would be an image not printed correctly on the coin or the coin not "elongated" properly. I know this seems silly. But a collectible is a collectible. And an error is an error.

Thought this would be interesting to discuss and glad to have the feedback!

[Fido_Finder]

I collect em...

at least the ones that I have made.

avg cost $0.51 = two quarters to pay and a penny to squish!

[1gtsfan]

here are some old elongated cents 1929-s, 1928.

[Fido_Finder]

here are some old elongated cents 1929-s, 1928.

very cool indeed!

[coincollectingenterprises]

Awesome photos! Thanks!

[flyhi3]

I collect them, think they are cool! Although I never put any good ones through there.