Lincoln Memorial Cent Encased in Political Campaign Token

United States of America · 1972

A 1972-D Lincoln Cent encased in a horseshoe-shaped or circular aluminum ring featuring political campaign slogans for Ralph M. Hall.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1972
Denomination: 1 Cent
Metal: Coin: 95% copper, 5% zinc; Encasement: Aluminum

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Overview

A 1972-D Lincoln Cent encased in a horseshoe-shaped or circular aluminum ring featuring political campaign slogans for Ralph M. Hall.

Historical significance

Encased coins were popular promotional items. This specific piece is a political memento for Ralph M. Hall's campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Texas. Hall later became a long-serving U.S. Congressman from Texas.

Obverse (front)

Standard Lincoln Cent obverse featuring Abraham Lincoln; outer aluminum ring reads 'RALPH M. HALL FOR LT. GOVERNOR'.

Reverse (back)

Standard Lincoln Memorial reverse; outer aluminum ring reads 'ELECT RALPH M. HALL YOUR LT. GOVERNOR "ALL FOR HALL FROM ROCKWALL"'.

Estimated value

$5 - $15 to a political memorabilia or exonumia collector

What drives this coin's value

Condition of both the coin and the aluminum casing; the popularity/relevance of the political figure.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (Cent retains original luster; aluminum shows light handling marks).

Mintage & rarity

Common coin; the specific campaign encasement is scarce but limited to niche regional interest.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the 'D' mint mark and ensuring the encasement is genuine aluminum rather than plastic.

Notable varieties & errors

The 1972 cent is famous for a Doubled Die Obverse, but this 'D' mint mark specimen is not that variety.

Similar coins

Other 1972-D Lincoln cents or different encased 'lucky' pennies with lucky horseshoe themes.

Care & preservation

Do not attempt to remove the cent from the aluminum casing, as this will damage both items. Store in a PVC-free flip to prevent aluminum oxidation.

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