Coin Community Family of Web Sites Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors
Specializing in Modern Numismatics Vancouvers #1 Coin and Paper Money Dealer 300,000 items to help build your collection! Shop for APMEX Bullion on eBay!Royal Canadian Mint products, Canadian, Polish, American, and world coins and banknotes. Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors Coin, Banknote and Medal Collectors's Online Mall








Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?


This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.

Welcome Guest! Registering and/or logging in will remove the anchor (bottom) ads. It's Free!

Gray 2009 Lincoln ?! Mint Error?!

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 4 / Views: 617Next Topic  
Valued Member
Mrfixit505's Avatar
United States
96 Posts
 Posted 12/31/2020  08:37 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Mrfixit505 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Mint Error and what kind? It weighs 2.3g
Gray-2009-Lincoln-?!-Mint-Error?!
Gray-2009-Lincoln-?!-Mint-Error?!
Gray-2009-Lincoln-?!-Mint-Error?!
Gray-2009-Lincoln-?!-Mint-Error?!
Pillar of the Community
kanga's Avatar
United States
5825 Posts
 Posted 12/31/2020  08:46 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add kanga to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I would guess it's just the zinc core.
See if you can get an accurate weight.
Moderator
Learn More...
John1's Avatar
United States
56855 Posts
 Posted 12/31/2020  09:42 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add John1 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks like environmental damage to me,not missing copper plating from the mint.
John1
Pillar of the Community
That Coin Dude's Avatar
United States
1427 Posts
 Posted 12/31/2020  11:54 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add That Coin Dude to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Looks heavily worn
Moderator
Learn More...
Spence's Avatar
United States
34409 Posts
 Posted 12/31/2020  2:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Spence to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I'm with @kanga that the copper plating has been stripped from the zinc core, either intentionally or via chemical/environmental exposure.
"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
  Previous TopicReplies: 4 / Views: 617Next Topic  

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.



    




Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us  |  Advertise Here  |  Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum © 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Forums
It took 0.2 seconds to rattle this change. Forums