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alkoz Valued Member United States 146 Posts	Posted 06/21/2007 3:45 pm I want to know if this is real.I was roll hunting and I found a penny that looked unlaminaded, but there is a little copper on the rim.The reverse looks weakly struck, but the obverse is strong.Is this painted or an error? I want to get it certified by PCGS.I will post pictures tomorrow.Thanks matt Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 06/21/2007 8:24 pm Edit: I was thinking one thing and typing another. Post-1982 cents are plated with a layer of pure copper. It is possible to receive an unplated or partially plated cent but many ways exist to chemically remove that copper as well. Pics would be needed to determine the origin of it. Edited by biokemist6 06/22/2007 08:53 am Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 06/22/2007 02:15 am 1. unlaminated isn't a numismatic term. You probably mean "unplated". 2. Biokemist6 - Many coins that are not clad can have laminations. The most common coins for laminations are Buffalo nickels and Lincoln cents and both of these are alloy composition, not clad. Report this Post to the Staff
alkoz Valued Member United States 146 Posts	Posted 06/22/2007 06:34 am Hi, this is Matt's dad. I forgot to mention that Matt, my son(12 yr) is making the post. Here's the pics you asked for: thanks, Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 06/22/2007 09:00 am Sorry folks, that's all damage. No error there. Report this Post to the Staff
One Red Cent Valued Member United States 169 Posts	Posted 06/23/2007 5:01 pm I have a "zinc" Lincoln Memorial cent. I think it's from 1995. The entire coin is a dull silver color that looks a lot like the color of worn 1943 pennies. Under 10x magnification, I can see the slightest traces of copper inside a couple of the nooks & crannies in the lettering. I always assumed that the copper was chemically remomved, but I do think I've heard of "authentic" zinc Lincoln Memorial cents. Report this Post to the Staff
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