1981 Penny Color Anomaly. Environmental?

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TippyCanoe Pillar of the Community United States 607 Posts	Posted 12/15/2020 3:50 pm So I thought this was a steel penny so I grabbed my magnet and tried to pick it up. Low and behold it wasn't steel. Now I'd like to get opinions on this. Is it environmental damage or plating or planchet or other? So In terms of color comparison I hope the photos do it justice. the last photo is comparing a normal with a steel. Report this Post to the Staff

That Coin Dude Pillar of the Community United States 1427 Posts	Posted 12/15/2020 4:13 pm Looks like ED. Report this Post to the Staff
TippyCanoe Pillar of the Community United States 607 Posts	Posted 12/15/2020 6:56 pm ok! ty Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34428 Posts	Posted 12/15/2020 8:48 pm Quote: Is it environmental damage or plating or planchet or other? I'm in the environmental damage camp too. Also, weighing the cent is another good way to confirm that it is made from copper. "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
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 12/15/2020 8:49 pm Environmental staining/tarnishing. Probably a coffee cup holder victim. Not a mint error, simply PMD. Report this Post to the Staff
TippyCanoe Pillar of the Community United States 607 Posts	Posted 12/15/2020 8:51 pm ty all! Report this Post to the Staff
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