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New Member
United States
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This was in my parents "random coins kept for decades with no explanation box"  
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Given the photo posted, it appears the coin was exposed for a time to somewhat harsh environmental agents--which caused the 'corroded' look. That, along with some circulation wear.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6514 Posts |
Was exposed to an acid possibly? It kinda has that look maybe.
Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4618 Posts |
 to the CCF! It looks like weak acid damage. Possibly from exposure to something like a soft drink. These are sometimes called Cup Holder Coins where a coin in a car is repeatedly exposed to spilled drinks. They may be stuck in the dried syrup for months or years. I worked as a lab tech for Coca-Cola and was amazed at just how strong phosphoric acid was. You had to be really carful when sampling and dissolving caffeine in phosphoric acid as it would damage almost any equipment exposed for very long.
ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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New Member
 United States
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I'm new to this, and I doubled a photo instead of showing another.(sorry). I'll try again. The circulars above eagle head are actually raised(try to show it)
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New Member
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New Member
 United States
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That makes sense! Thank you! Coke
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Maybe they just kept their change for no reason. I do it. I never use change. Goes from my pocket to my cup holder in my truck, to my desk to check and then in a tub. Not a bath tub...lol Although  I usually split it between my 2 kids around xmas time so they can buy gifts for each other. My dad used to keep all his change in one of them old glass water jugs and then when something came to town, we liked wrestling, WWF back then, I would roll it up and we would go. Wish I still had all those wheat cents I found back then. Anyway, some people just toss their change in something for no reason just because its change, not because its rare.
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Pillar of the Community
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Just some unknown environmental damage
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Possible cup holder coin damage from sodas and neglect.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1359 Posts |
Could have been in my truck. Lol
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