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CoinRookie1975 New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 09:14 am Judge for yourself Report this Post to the Staff

smauggie Valued Member United States 271 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 09:32 am Looks like it got run over. Many times. On a rough pavement. Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7509 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 10:13 am to the Forum, it is a zinc rot. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 10:30 am . This "damage" is because of the zinc inside the copper that has been exposed to the environment. Unfortunately, it is a common occurrence with these poor coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Illegaltender Pillar of the Community United States 634 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 12:55 pm And this kids, is why you don't attempt to make durable object with 2 metals that have electrical current when wet. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinRookie1975 New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 2:36 pm I figured as much, thinking about picking up a $25 box of pennies. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 4:51 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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