1998 Penny With Collapsing Letters.

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catmech67 New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 09:22 am Hi guy I have a 1998 Lincoln Penny where the L in liberty and the T in God we trust appear to be syncing or collapsing into the penny is anyone ever heard of this and it's so you know what it's called. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 09:24 am That is called zinc rot. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 10:38 am Yes the underlying zinc core is starting to deteriorate and this undermines the copper plating. This coin is a spender. "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
catmech67 New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 01/05/2019 11:35 am Ok thank you Jim0815 & Spence appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/06/2019 08:50 am Probably a split in the plating on those areas. Front, back or even the edges. Report this Post to the Staff
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