Color On My Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC 1985 D

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3193zd Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 05/06/2020 4:06 pm This coin on right stands out in color on a bright yellow cast or brassier look. Thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 05/06/2020 4:16 pm The coin on the right is zinc rot corrosion . Report this Post to the Staff
3193zd Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 05/06/2020 5:09 pm I understand that part but what about the yellow tone? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/06/2020 6:09 pm Copper (including copper plating) can take on many shades in different environmental conditions. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/06/2020 7:19 pm Could be a brass plate but the corrosion makes it worth 1¢ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
3193zd Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 05/07/2020 09:04 am is there a way to prevent or stop the corrosion? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/07/2020 10:50 am Throw it in the lake. No way to fix a plated coin. Just a spender. Report this Post to the Staff
3193zd Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 05/07/2020 11:04 am thanks Coop! LOL but can you prevent other coins from getting it? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/07/2020 11:09 am It can alter other coins. It may have been in a cup holder for a time. Report this Post to the Staff
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Color On My LMC 1985 D