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Pennyhoarder1984 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 07/20/2020 07:10 am I have a 1985 shiny black penny that is in perfect condition. It doesn't have any oxidization or corrosion. I'm wondering its worth and why it's black. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/20/2020 08:30 am to CCF. Better photos,in focus and properly rotated please. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Nieuw Pillar of the Community United States 663 Posts	Posted 07/20/2020 08:36 am I'm thinking probably plated or environmental damage Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/20/2020 08:53 am You'll get more replies if you show your pics right-side up. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188342 Posts	Posted 07/20/2020 11:07 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
DeadElvis Valued Member United States 137 Posts	Posted 07/20/2020 7:55 pm Hi Pennyhoarder1984, I do a lot of coin roll hunting and I have found a few dark cents. I keep them if they are shiny and appear smooth. A metal-detecting coin can get black (or green, or whatever)in a hurry. I'm guessing environmental damage (well I know environmental - it didn't come from the mint like this) I keep them myself, unless they are obvious dug coins. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 07/20/2020 9:28 pm "Back in the day" some collectors felt rubbing gun oil of their coins would help to preserve them, so I've read. To me this coin does not have the look of a buried coin. With the absence of apparent wear on this cent, it could be environmental damage, but I'm thinking more intentional manipulation, deliberate post mint damage. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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