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New Member
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I know the usual error for the 1992 Lincoln Cent is the Close AM variety. I found a 1992 error Lincoln Cent; however, it's not the usual Close AM variety error that we are used to seeing, this one is really unusual. I can't seem to find another one like it, so I'm curious to know if anyone else has seen this before.   Can anyone tell me if they have seen this before, and if yes, was it also on a 1992 Lincoln Cent? I'm hoping someone may be able to tell me a little bit more about this, Please. *** Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. Titles are Important! *** |
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 to CCF. Looks like a WAM with zinc rot.Not sure what your asking? John1  |
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I'm going with John's opinion - zinc rot has burst the copper plating!
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Thank you so much for your reply. I'm asking about the mint mark as well as the doubling of the letters. and the 2 bright spots on the obverse side of the coin. Also in reference to the mint mark the mint mark appears to be stamped on top of, as you referred to it, zinc rot, but that doesn't really explain the bright color spots. I apologize. I'm just curious to know a little more about this type of error. besides the doubling, of course. Any input would be appreciated.
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New Member
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Oh, and also. Thank you for the welcome. I'm obviously no expert myself. I'm trying to learn as much as I can though.
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I'm asking about the mint mark as well as the doubling of the letters. and the 2 bright spots on the obverse side of the coin. Also in reference to the mint mark the mint mark appears to be stamped on top of, as you referred to it, zinc rot, but that doesn't really explain the bright color spots. Yes, looks like all because of those crappy zinc coated with copper planchets. You will learn to find how many things can go wrong with these types of cents. Your 2 "bright spots" are plating problems, AKA zinc rot. You won't find another like this because plating problems produce so many "things" like this |
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All that is true, I'm afraid. We see lots if folks asking similar questions. Zinc rot causes all kinds of weird stuff. But |
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New Member
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Again. Many thanks to you both for all your information. I appreciate it. I have lots more questions about some of the coins I have collected, and oh my gosh, I have quite a few. Thank you again for your time. I look forward to learning more from you both and from everyone that is willing to pass there knowledge on. You guys rock. \m/
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome to CC! Classic case of zinc rot. 1992D's are well known for Die Deterioration Doubling ( DDD) from the mint overusing the dies - which is considered damage. Here's a good example I found:  Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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10/24/2017 10:14 pm
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to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The color change maybe from someone try to clean those areas? Fingerprints, sneeze droplets and saliva turns coins a darker color. The only reasons I can see for a lighter color would be a cleaning/rubbing/erasing event that happen to the coin during its life. What happens to a coin, usually stays with the coin. We are just the detectives trying to figure out why. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves; what does it matter? Move on to the next coin. I know that is hard to do. But there are a lot more interesting coins out there to be found. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree zinc rot. to the CCF! |
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I have lots more questions about some of the coins I have collected, and oh my gosh, I have quite a few. Bring it on. We'll answer them one by one, and there's a big chance that you'll be helping at some point as you gain experience and knowledge. Anyway, this one has been answered. Zinc rot, and now you know what to look for in the future. |
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United States
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Thanks. I'm always grateful to anyone that is willing to pass there knowledge on to me. I suppose the zinc rot must have occured when it was still a blank planchet, maybe? since it had no effect on the mint mark itself. or wouldn't it have rotten through the mint mark as well? And if I may, please ask one more question. Can you tell me where this would have come from?   |
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I believe your blue circle is MD or Machine Doubling, It really isn't worth nothing extra. But I'm a very big fan of MD and Die chips. I just love the normal oddities! On another note, I like your MM(mint mark) on this cent,It's very square looking for zinc rot,but it is. So once again no added value. If it were my coin I'd put it back and watch the deterioration. |
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