Description: Just as described, a penny flattened by a machine at the festival. I ship items out fast! Read my feedback for verification. I give the type of service that I like to receive. Please email with any questions. I guarantee everything that I list and sell. If you ever have a problem please contact me immediately. Although an example of an elongated coin is rumored to have been produced some years earlier, it is generally accepted that these tokens were first made during the 1892-1893 World's Columbian Exposition that was held in Chicago, Illinois to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America. There were four different designs utilized during that event. An elongated coin is made by a coin, token, medal or metal blank being forced between two steel rollers. An engraving is on one or both of the rollers and as the coin passes through the rollers it is squeezed or elongated under tremendous pressure from the original round shape to one of an oval and the engraved design impressed into the coin at the same time. The rolling of elongateds seemed to be rather popular for the first 23 years of their existence and a large amount were rolled between 1893 and 1916. Then for some unknown reason there was a slack period between 1916 and 1932. After 1932 momentum seemed to regenerate and the amount of coins rolled has steadily increased until today they are being produced at such a rapid rate that it is nearly impossible for a collector to keep up with them all. Some of the earlier collectors are still trying to get everything that is produced, but the majority of todays collectors specialize in one or more fields and collect only those coins which refer to a specialized subject. For example some collect all pieces that refer to the space program, while others prefer political, Christmas, or Expositions. Some collect by roller and try to obtain everything produced by one specific roller.
Price: 12 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-05-04T19:18:18.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
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