1986-D Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC : Partial Plating Error?

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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/10/2012 07:41 am I'd like to get Mike Diamond's opinion on this coin. The zinc areas are bright and show no sign of corrosion. To my eyes, the zinc also shows struck surfaces. Here is a pic: Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2737 Posts	Posted 01/10/2012 09:42 am This is a genuine example of a cent struck on a partly plated planchet. Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/10/2012 09:51 am Thanks Mike for your expertise! Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 01/10/2012 12:16 pm I certainly wouldn't argue with Mike, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around how a coin would get plated in different amounts on opposite sides and in that crescent shape. If I accept the obstruction explanation (like putting rubber cement on steel you don't want sandblasted), that would mean exposure of different parts at the same time. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/10/2012 12:56 pm We may never know the precise cause, but evidently it was struck that way. Report this Post to the Staff
wquinn Pillar of the Community United States 2295 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 2:44 pm Pretty cool find. Did you find it searching rolls? I've never seen one like that. Thanks for sharing it. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 2:54 pm Thanks--yes, I found it while searching rolls. At first, I considered it damaged, until I noticed the cartwheel on the zinc, then had the error confirmed here. Edited by DVCollector 01/11/2012 3:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
asimpson91 Valued Member United States 286 Posts	Posted 01/11/2012 7:19 pm The eye appeal on this coin alone would make me want to shell out 40bucks on it! I found a 100% missing clad 1983 but she looks NOWHERE as good as this one does! Congratulations on your find! Report this Post to the Staff
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1986-D LMC: Partial Plating Error?