1998 D Penny With Silver Tone And Lines

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Otcaig New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 05:31 am Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this penny. This was given back to me with my change and it caught my eye. But I have no idea if it's an actual error or what. I don't see any copper on the ridges or anywhere else on the coin, it weighs 2.55g and has the lines on both obverse and reverse. Oh and this is exactly how the coin looks I have not filtered or done anything with the color. I'm just curious since I'm new to coin collecting. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 07:01 am . Looks like environmental damage to me,not missing copper plating. Normal weight is 2.5 grams +/- .10 grams mint tolerance. Double check your scale for accuracy. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34425 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 07:02 am @ot, first welcome to CCF. Second, it looks to me like someone has stripped the copper plating off of this cent and left behind the zinc core. Added: it is always interesting when the first two responses are opposites. I'm interested to see what the consensus is on this one. "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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19189 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 07:42 am Could we get an end-on photo of the rim? Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21624 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 07:43 am I have to agree with Spence on this one. There is no sign of copper and all I see is a zinc core. Someone or something has removed the copper plating. If it was minted without the copper plating, the fields would be smooth. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 09:13 am I'd say Spence calls it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 10/14/2021 7:06 pm I agree with Spence and other similar comments. And as mentioned, it would be most helpful to see a photo of the edge of this cent. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Otcaig New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 10/29/2021 09:28 am Sorry for the late response. I appreciate all the replies. Here is the rim of the penny. Report this Post to the Staff
VestigeWolf Pillar of the Community United States 549 Posts	Posted 10/29/2021 09:55 am How would someone remove the copper plating without more damage? Could it be a uncoated thick planchet with feeder finger marks? Still new at this and lots of stuff goes through my head. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/29/2021 12:36 pm A coated with zinc cent. Note the cookie crumb texture on last set of images on the rim. The coating enhances the rolling lines. Not a missing plating. There are recipes on how to do this on YouTube. On the real deal the fields are flat looking and smooth: Report this Post to the Staff
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