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1990 Lincoln?

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Hi,
Just wondered what causes this on the (fs)


1990-Lincoln?

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air or gases in the planchet
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Actually, No. The strike breaks through the copper plating and that allows corrosion to begin. Zinc is prone to corrosion and "rots" very easily.

The striking of this coin caused breaks in the plating and you are seeing the "rot" that is developing.

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