Discolored 1980 Lincoln Memorial Cents

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1845large New Member United States 34 Posts	Posted 10/04/2019 10:59 pm Found this in pocket change several months ago. A friend told me it was worthless, wondering if you could tell me different. Thanks for looking, eh? Report this Post to the Staff

spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 10/05/2019 01:57 am Your friend was almost right; they're both worth one cent. The primary difference is that the 1980-D is 95% copper and the 1998-D is copper-plated zinc. Even the "copper" cents can vary widely in color, but add the plated coins in and you get an entire spectrum. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/05/2019 09:42 am That says it well. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 10/05/2019 11:58 am The 1980 looks in better shape than the other one. Report this Post to the Staff
1845large New Member United States 34 Posts	Posted 10/05/2019 4:27 pm Nice responses! Thanks guys, love the humor. :) Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7939 Posts	Posted 10/05/2019 5:40 pm 1. As mentioned above, the 1980 cent is solid bronze, and the 1998 is copper plated zinc. SO they started out different colors 2. The 1980 has had nearly twice the time to tarnish as the 1998 (I don't think anyone else mentioned this). Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 10/06/2019 03:22 am Quote: The 1980 has had nearly twice the time to tarnish as the 1998 (I don't think anyone else mentioned this). This isn't quite a scientific statement, but silver-plated objects tarnish faster and differently than 90% silver. Likewise, it stands to reason that 95% copper will tone/tarnish differently than a copper-plated cent. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
1845large New Member United States 34 Posts	Posted 10/11/2019 8:12 pm Thanks everyone. I think I will keep it in my measly, yet growing collection, just because... Report this Post to the Staff
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