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Lot #5236
Lucky Penny Token - From the Personal Collection of Neil Armstrong

Estimate: $500+

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Description

An interesting keychain-style aluminum token featuring an embedded 1948-D Lincoln cent, measuring approximately 1.25˝ x 1.5˝, with the borders reading: "Keep Me and Never Go Broke, I Bring Good Luck." The reverse reads: "Welfare Finance." Encapsulated by CAG as being from the Armstrong Family Collection. Based on the amount and placement of wear, it seems probable that Neil Armstrong used this as a 'lucky' pocket piece or on a keychain for many years. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from The Armstrong Family Collection, signed by Armstrong's sons, Rick and Mark.

Provenance: Heritage Auctions, The Armstrong Family Collection, May 2019.


The Richard Jurek Collection.

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