1999 Penny Is It Just Zinc Rot - Coin Community Forum

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Bill Myas New Member 48 Posts	Posted 12/21/2021 05:35 am I noticed the devices are very thick and some doubling or serifs and Notching going on? Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 12/21/2021 06:18 am Well for sure there is plenty of zinc rot, but there can also be doubling as these would be unrelated. Where are you seeing split serifs? With these overall pics, I'm not seeing what you are with the coin in hand. "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
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21617 Posts	Posted 12/21/2021 06:32 am With the amount of zinc rot, it wouldn't really matter if had doubling or not as that coin will eventually turn to dust. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19177 Posts	Posted 12/21/2021 07:15 am Sadly yes, a classic instance of zinc rot. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96674 Posts	Posted 12/21/2021 07:49 am Zinc rot and MD is what I see. no doubling.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/21/2021 09:04 am Wash hands after spending. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 12/21/2021 09:04 am Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 12/21/2021 9:28 pm And be sure your tetanus shot is up-to-date! Report this Post to the Staff
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