BOLO: 2 1/2 foot diameter, solid copper penny!

[WoodenJefferson]

 

I was doing some research and happened on this article from over a year ago and somehow missed this. The alleged theft occurred at Lincoln-way Central High School, just south of Chicago in New Lenox, IL

 

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The Lincoln cent can be seen in this image of the high school.

 

 

 

 

 

[MorganMan]

Would this be type classified as a Large Cent?

 

MM

[bsshog40]

Would this be type classified as a Large Cent?

 

MM

[PerryHall]

Probably already sold to a scrap metal dealer and already melted down.

[Dave 77-migration]

This reminds me of another story that happened locally.

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=newreply&Number=3430032

Some people are just dumb