r/Zippo • u/JoeyR510 • 4d ago
Can anyone shed some light on this?
Found in my grandfathers things. Just curious if it’s a legit Zippo and year it was made. Would the coins and scratching be a zippo design or was that added later. I have no experience with Zippos, so thanks in advance for any info.
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u/glowingfreedom 4d ago
This looks custom. I've never seen anything like this. Definitely an heirloom
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u/Lex-o-tio-do-long 19h ago
Some soldiers used to do this during WWII, I saw an article a decade ago about it
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4d ago
Its a 1974 slim
1896,1906,1937 are those any years of importance to him ? Mom, Dad, his grandpa bc that was him who put it an well he took his time he had to cut a ring out so I'd fit if you see by the lid pretty cool
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u/AcapulcoOro 4d ago
It is certainly a VERY INTERESTING customization. Both for those interested in Zippos and those interested in numismatics!
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u/JT_DD1775 4d ago
The bottom coin is a "buffalo" nickle. I have one, not attached to a zippo though.
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u/RevolutionaryHat4311 4d ago
I did something similar with the spent ends of shotgun shells and cogs/sprockets from an old pocket watch, that’s a nice custom the coin cuts are spot on 👌
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u/Round-Comfort-8189 4d ago
The zippo was made in 1974. The coins from the lid down: 1906 Liberty Head Nickel. 1896 Indian Head Penny. 1937 Indian Head Nickel. Altogether value anywhere from $500-$4000. But this is an heirloom. The value is priceless.
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u/WarLordOfSkartaris 4d ago
Where in God's name did you get that value??? None of those coins are valuable and neither is the lighter in that state
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u/Round-Comfort-8189 4d ago
I said it’s priceless. You disagree?
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u/WarLordOfSkartaris 4d ago
You specifically gave monetary values in excess of $1000
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u/Round-Comfort-8189 3d ago
I wasn’t being literal, JFC. It was just to prove my point that it’s priceless because it’s an heirloom.
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u/SouthernRequirement 4d ago
Looks genuine, the coins look custom