Lincoln-Kennedy Penny, circa 1972

Artifact

Commemorative coin

Date Made

circa 1972

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.48.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gabrielle Gamache-Nettles, in Memory of her Mother Peggy Gamache.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Copper (Metal)

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)
Copper (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in

Width: 2.75 in

Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front of card: Lincoln-Kennedy/ Penny /.../This uncirculated Lincoln Head/ penny is stamped with a profile re-/production of John F. Kennedy/ looking-at-Lincoln. This unusual/ commemorative piece is truly a co-/llector's item./ ASTONISHING/ COINCIDENCES/.../ Compliments of/ FIRST STATE BANK/ Arma, Kansas - 347-4145/ F.D.I.C. Handwritten in ink on front of card: Steven

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