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Without pictures I'm taking a stab at saying what you've found is called a Dryer Coin. The cent you have has a zinc core which is now exposed because of the damage.
Without pictures I'm taking a stab at saying what you've found is called a Dryer Coin. The cent you have has a zinc core which is now exposed because of the damage.





















