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dhuhner New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 09/16/2015 8:37 pm I pulled this 93 D Lincoln Cent from pocket change. Does it appear to be a legitimate mint struck unplated planchet? I don't see any telltale signs of un-plating or plating, but I'm certainly no expert. I was concerned about the "IN GOD WE" where it appears to have coloring. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you Report this Post to the Staff

mcanniz Valued Member United States 486 Posts	Posted 09/16/2015 8:44 pm i do see some copper showing in a few spots. not sure if t has been rubbed off or plated over... wait for the experts Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/17/2015 04:35 am It looks more like something is coating it rather then it missing the copper plating. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
dhuhner New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 09/17/2015 10:46 am Thanks for having a look guys. After giving the coin a gentle rub, the copper color gone away rather that increasing. Albeit the lighting is slightly different, I don't see any evidence of copper undercoating. Thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/17/2015 11:52 am I am no pro but I think a genuine unplated cent has a "cartwheel" appearance and a striped one has a kinda dull look to it.Give it a bit and a pro will chime in. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
teo2015 Valued Member United States 214 Posts	Posted 09/17/2015 7:17 pm Is the weight over 2.5 grams or under? That should tell you whether it has had the copper layer removed or a zinc layer added. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/17/2015 7:31 pm Looks stripped to me. You can see where the plating is still showing on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
dhuhner New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 09/17/2015 8:41 pm Thanks guys, and thank you for the links Richard. It weighs 2.52 g compared with an 83 which was 2.53 g. I also saw what looks suspicious on the reverse around the "NIT" took additional pictures and found that halogen light vs natural adj fluorescent really brings out the red. I see a small spot on the rim too. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/17/2015 10:32 pm Here is a set of four coins that shows the un-plated one at the top. Report this Post to the Staff
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