1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Zinc) Mint Error Or Post Mint Damage?

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kgenks New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 6:15 pm Hello. Can anyone tell me if this appears to be a mint error or is it just a damaged coin? If it is a mint error, does it hold any value? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21650 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 7:05 pm Looks like a severe case of zinc dust. Not a Mint Error and holds no extra value. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 7:49 pm Spender. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 8:25 pm I do believe the OP isn't questioning the "textured" field but the problem associated with the rim on the Obverse from 3 O'clock till about 6 O'clock. Could that be just a huge Split Plating issue even though I see no zinc shining through! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 8:45 pm What does the edge look like on that area? It might be a partial collar error? So the outside edge images might show us more? Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 10:12 pm Appears the plating is starting to separate. Between this plating issue and zinc dust, there is not much of a future for this cent. Zinc rot will soon follow. Spend it while you can. A premium? No. Report this Post to the Staff
stoneman227 Pillar of the Community United States 2376 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 10:20 pm I do like the multiple clash event showing on the obverse in the area of the date. I wonder if there is any evidence of the clashes on the reverse at the upper right corner of the memorial Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7083 Posts	Posted 04/30/2021 11:20 pm Tell us, is the rim thicker in at area Rothery spoke/wrote about? Maybe an angled photo would help?... Report this Post to the Staff
kgenks New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 05/04/2021 12:40 pm The rim is thicker in that area. I'll go take a few of the photos a few of you recommended. Report this Post to the Staff
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