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1938 P Lincoln Penny

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What makes the Penny turn red? Opened up a couple of rolls my grandmother left me and this is one of the pennies, I have several more that look red?


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This one is even redder?



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It is caused by cuprous oxide formation due to environmental damage.
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I guess it was harshly cleaned that altered the original surface.
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