"1958-D" Memorial rev Lincoln fantasy issue, Bronze, High-Grade

Housed in non-PVC "flip" holder, with certificate indicating "High-Grade" Finish.

The first year that the Lincoln Memorial reverse was used for the Lincoln cent was 1959 (on the occasion of the sesquicentennial of Lincoln’s birth in 1809). There exists a single known (and very controversial) “1959-D” Lincoln cent with the Wheat reverse. Experts disagree on whether or not it is a genuine issue. The realized price for this controversial piece in auction indicates that it is generally believed to be a privately-made “fantasy”, although that realized price was still considerable. The “1958-D” with Memorial reverse is the reciprocal “fantasy” issue to the “1959-D” Wheat reverse. Struck over 1959-D Lincoln/Memorial Cents.

NOTE: Defacing of US coins is legal so long as the defacement isn't for fraudulent purposes.

By purchasing one or more of these, the buyer agrees to provide full disclosure of their origin when reselling them. Failure to provide potential buyers with complete and accurate information when offering these could result in criminal and/or civil fraud charges. In other words, don't try to sell to unaware buyers as original coins of this variety.

Since these are over-struck on existing coins, there may be faint evidence of the original coin design showing since the over-strike is usually not perfectly aligned with the original strike.

Do not attempt to use these as legal tender. This product is NOT endorsed or approved by the US Mint, US Treasury, or US Government.