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1989 Steel Penny?

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angelo35
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i found this 1989 penny that looks like burned and the color looks like silver or steel I dont see any copper on it, let me hear what you think guys thank you

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That is a classic case of zinc rot. Caused by environmental exposure no doubt.
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Yikers!
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Or like you said, "burned".
The copper cladding got unceremoniously removed.
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Well put kanga.
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Bud250r - zinc rot is minor, and zinc rot doesn't completely deteriorate the coin.


Kanga hit the nail on the head.
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