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Distinguished collectors and numismatic enthusiasts, thank you for taking the moment to view this remarkable piece.
Offered here is a highly intriguing 1973 Lincoln Memorial Cent featuring a detailed John F. Kennedy profile counterstamp on the obverse face. These unique coins were crafted post-mint by private companies during the 1970s as novelty pop-culture commemoratives, designed to honor the historical parallels between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. The counterstamp was struck into the coin using a specialized secondary punch matrix after the U.S. Mint completed its initial production run.
Adding an incredible layer of provenance, the reverse side retains original, authentic glue and paper fiber residue intact over the Lincoln Memorial design. This residual backing stems directly from the original 1970s promotional cardboard display card onto which the coin was affixed decades ago, offering a preserved snapshot of mid-century exonumia production history.
With its rich patina and unique historical presentation, this coin represents an exceptional acquisition for collectors of novelty struck currency and exonumia.
Reasonable offers are warmly welcomed and sincerely appreciated. Thank you again for viewing!