Question On Unplated '83 Zinc Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC ...

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Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 12/17/2014 4:22 pm If the coin was to be unplated would there be zero trace of copper? Or are there plating errors where there could be trace of copper? Otherwise I'll know I have one here that had the plating removed or corroded off? I'd put pictures up but don't even think the copper trace would show-I see some very small specks/traces of copper and not much at all but it's there,thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Sudz Pillar of the Community United States 1572 Posts	Posted 12/17/2014 4:43 pm If you don't mind, go ahead and post the photos, there are other ways to determine its legitimacy. Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 12/17/2014 5:29 pm Yes, you can have a partially plated cent. However, plating errors are incredibly difficult to authenticate unless the coin is uncirculated with luster present. Image by DVCollector, now residing in my collection Edited by biokemist6 12/17/2014 6:29 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/17/2014 5:29 pm There have been coins with partial plating: Some are unplated: But note the surface of the fields. How they are smooth, no bumps, almost shiny. Remember the original finish on the 1943 cents? They were steel planchets with zinc coating on them. So they should not be shiny like plated, but dull finished. There have been some where the plating was covered over with zinc: Some have removed the plating: Hope this helps. Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 12/17/2014 7:23 pm Ok awesome info and yes it's no problem I will post the pics in about half hour-thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 12/17/2014 7:52 pm Actually found it earlier this year but just got around to asking u guys-can take out of sleeve no problem if y'all need-always figured the plating was prob stripped off but ya never know so I held onto it till I had confirmation...thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 12/17/2014 8:06 pm It looks stripped or perhaps a soft media blast. I see these from time-to-time during the hunt. Usually a trace of copper left in the sharpest areas between the device and the field. Here's an unplated specimen from my collection. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/18/2014 11:50 am Here is a youtube video that shows how this can be done. jRiBYMv6Tz4 * Edited by Staff to add YouTube tags. Please use them in the future. We prefer embedded video. * Report this Post to the Staff
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