1988 Lincoln Penny, Strange Looking Date?

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cldague Valued Member United States 493 Posts	Posted 06/11/2018 12:36 pm I know there is corrosion, but something doesn't look right under the nine and by the last eight? Thanks for your time. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74481 Posts	Posted 06/11/2018 12:38 pm It's all damage. There's no errors here. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 06/11/2018 12:46 pm @cldague, when there are pinprick-sized holes in the copper plating, the underlying zinc can corrode and form these blisters. Your cent is safe to spend. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 06/11/2018 12:53 pm The zinc-rot is bubbling and pushing stuff around. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
cldague Valued Member United States 493 Posts	Posted 06/11/2018 2:02 pm Thanks for the help as always. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74481 Posts	Posted 06/11/2018 2:32 pm You're very welcome and no problem! We are always glad to help. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 06/11/2018 5:41 pm It's PMD; not a mint error. Report this Post to the Staff
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