1997-D Golden-Colored Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC

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Sudz Pillar of the Community United States 1572 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 2:34 pm Does anybody know why this 1997-d LMC, which is in otherwise MS condition, is a different (almost golden or brassy) color? I have placed it on the left of a regularly colored LMC in the picture for comparison. I appreciate any help with this, thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 2:43 pm Looks like a keeper. Put it in a 2X2 before you get any finger prints on it. Nice brass look. Report this Post to the Staff
Sudz Pillar of the Community United States 1572 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 2:46 pm Thanks, Coop, I just finished that very thing because it is a very pretty coin. Have you or anyone else in here ever heard of this before? If so, what's the deal? Does this color happen often and I've just missed it? Edited by Sudz 05/08/2013 3:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 3:47 pm Ken potter used to sell these. I've found a couple. But not as nice as yours. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 4:53 pm Very interesting. Nice comparison. Would be great if Mr. Potter replies. Report this Post to the Staff
seal006 Pillar of the Community United States 1915 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 5:58 pm http://koinpro.tripod.com/Brass.htm Report this Post to the Staff
Sudz Pillar of the Community United States 1572 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 7:06 pm Thanks seal006, that explains a lot, he even had used the same basic comparison shot. Well, I've learned something new today, that's for sure. I didn't even know these existed a few hours ago. Report this Post to the Staff
noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 05/08/2013 7:58 pm Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 06:02 am Quote: Well, I've learned something new today Same here! Report this Post to the Staff
Indian1 Pillar of the Community United States 3640 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 08:35 am Question ? Does the mint plate the planchets/blanks or is the zinc stock delivered already plated ? Report this Post to the Staff
NathanASE Pillar of the Community United States 1511 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 09:26 am thanks, this is good to know! I know I have a couple in my normal, non copper change box that's almost ready to go to coinstar I had no idea they were anything special... Uugh.... Now I get to go through it all again. Lol. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 11:07 am There is an outside company that makes the planchet cents for the mint. Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 12:58 pm The planchets are prepared by Jarden Zinc. They punch the blanks, mill the rims, electroplate the copper, and then ship the final product to the mints. All it takes for brassy plating is a few leftover zinc planchets dissolving in the electroplating bath. Edited by biokemist6 05/09/2013 1:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Sudz Pillar of the Community United States 1572 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 3:28 pm Now that is a cool fun-fact. Thanks Coop and biokemist6, that explains it perfectly... Report this Post to the Staff
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1997-D Golden-Colored LMC