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Brentmwilkerson New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 02/05/2019 11:42 pm I came across this penny when looking through some old change. I'm very much an amateur but it just seemed off to me. the color didn't match other coins around this time. Report this Post to the Staff

Jlam79 Valued Member United States 264 Posts	Posted 02/05/2019 11:50 pm Are you sure it isn't painted? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73987 Posts	Posted 02/05/2019 11:53 pm Looks like it's been through a dryer at one point. Whatever caused this, it's no means an error. This would be called Post Strike Damage ( PSD), since this happened after it left the U.S. Mint. It would only be considered an error if it happened at the U.S. Mint. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Brentmwilkerson New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 02/05/2019 11:58 pm It's not painted and I figured it's PSD but I'm wondering if it was a different element Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34398 Posts	Posted 02/06/2019 04:38 am Quote: I'm wondering if it was a different element You could chase down the trace elements with some non-destructive XRF to confirm that the alloy is correct, but it seems much more likely to me that whatever environment this coin was stored in (e.g. acidic soil), has toned the surface an odd color. "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
Jlam79 Valued Member United States 264 Posts	Posted 02/06/2019 07:07 am What looks odd to me is the texture more than the color. Report this Post to the Staff
Jlam79 Valued Member United States 264 Posts	Posted 02/06/2019 07:15 am Any way I like old pennies and this one is unique. Hope you get your answer. Report this Post to the Staff
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