2016 D Lincoln Cent Bubbling? - Coin Community Forum

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antmark3d Valued Member United States 425 Posts	Posted 02/12/2018 11:10 pm I thought I would see this kind on the older cents. Any thoughts? Thanks in advanced! Report this Post to the Staff

Ashhwurz New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 02/12/2018 11:25 pm It's more usual to see them on older coins but it can happen to any coin - these are plating bubbles, they add no value to the coin. People often call them "zinc zits" Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/13/2018 04:39 am It is more of trapped debris than trapped gas. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/13/2018 12:14 pm They are probably solid. This looks like the planchet was plated over zinc dust that wasn't washed off, thus leaving these bumps. It was the issue years ago, and this one didn't get the rinse. Report this Post to the Staff
antmark3d Valued Member United States 425 Posts	Posted 02/13/2018 4:05 pm Should I hold on to something that this? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/13/2018 4:25 pm Nope. No premium for an ugly coin. I always ask myself before keeping a coin; 'Would I buy this coin?" If not, it goes away. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/13/2018 5:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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