Hurricane Milton Salvaged Copper Cent $130

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Lot number	246
Auction	Sept 10 2026 GOLD SILVER BULLION COINS KNIVES CARDS
Date	September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

Hurricane Milton Salvaged Copper Cent $130 This unique numismatic item is a genuine Lincoln Cent recovered from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, serving as a poignant historical artifact of the 2024 storm season. Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by ICG (Independent Coin Graders), the copper penny displays heavy environmental damage and a distinct weathered patina consistent with exposure to extreme flood conditions and storm surge. The custom slab features a specialized pedigree label depicting satellite imagery of the hurricane, along with the "Hurricane Milton Salvaged" designation and the signature of ICG President Austin Hutto. Priced at $130, this collectible offers a rare opportunity for both coin enthusiasts and history buffs to own a tangible piece of Floridian meteorological history, preserved in a tamper-evident holder to ensure its provenance for years to come. Condition: The coin is in a heavily degraded, environmental damage state characterized by severe corrosion, dark oxidation, and surface pitting typical of saltwater or storm-surge exposure. The Mint is not clearly identifiable due to the surface damage, though it appears to be a common date Lincoln Wheat Cent, likely struck at Philadelphia (no mint mark) or Denver. Metal content is 95% copper and 5% tin/zinc. Historical context revolves around its status as a "Hurricane Milton Salvaged" item, a modern novelty or disaster-relief souvenir related to the October 2024 hurricane that impacted Florida. Collector value is driven entirely by the "story" and the ICG holder rather than the numismatic grade of the coin itself; for a standard collector, the coin is worth only a few cents, but as a historical curiosity, the market value is dictated by the $130 asking price for those interested in hurricane memorabilia. The strike type is a standard business strike intended for circulation. The grading is officially "ICG - Genuine," meaning the grading service has authenticated the coin as a genuine US cent but cannot assign a numeric grade due to the severe environmental damage. Hurricane Milton Salvaged, ICG Genuine, Lincoln Cent, One Cent, Numismatics, Coin Collecting, Slabbed Coin, Hurricane Milton, Salvaged Coin, Austin Hutto, ND Penny, Commemorative, ICG Grading, Weather Related, Disaster Recovery Hurricane Milton Salvaged, ICG Certified Coin, Lincoln Wheat Cent, Numismatic Collectible, Disaster Recovery Coin, Rare Penny, Salvaged Currency, Graded Coin Slab, Austin Hutto President, Shipwreck Coin Style Bidder is fully responsible for: - Determining what an item is worth to you - Evaluating the condition and authenticity of items - Making informed bidding decisions The auction house does explicitly not: - Provide appraisals - Grade items - Authenticate items - Test items - Third-Party Grading is that of the 3rd party and not done by us -Gold, Silver, Platinum, Copper, Gold-Gilded, Gold layered or Silver Plated, Electic Plating, The Metal Content or purity is not gu

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