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ID Of Spot On Lincoln Penny

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QE45
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This very unfortunate spot mars an otherwise MS penny. Can any of the forum experts tell me what caused this spot, is it safe to soak in water for a few hrs to see if the water dissolves it, and what effect on grade this spots causes? Any input is appreciated. Regards, Bill



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Could be many things - a water spot, perhaps, or an area where a foreign substance adhered for a time.
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Still a Mint state coin, just not a higher grade one because of the spot. Some mineral oil might do the job
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Looks like a deep carbon spot.
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That stain is down into the metal, any attempt to remove it will be futile.
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It looks like the start of a carbon spot.
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