Copperless 2017 P Lincoln Shield Penny

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Chump New Member United States 0 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 6:42 pm I recently came across a 2017 P penny and it almost appears proof like the only thing is its missing its copper. Can anyone tell me about this coin. Also my name is Chris and I'm from Washington state Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25224 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 7:18 pm to the forum, Chris! lt seems that there are still copper remnants around the edges, especially the obverse. It would seem that this coin has been subjected to an acidic environment that removed the copper plating from the zinc core. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Edited by HondoB 01/12/2023 7:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 7:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 10:39 pm To the Forum. Report this Post to the Staff
ED silver Valued Member Canada 66 Posts	Posted 01/13/2023 05:17 am to the forum Report this Post to the Staff
mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2737 Posts	Posted 01/14/2023 8:10 pm This cent was plated outside the Mint. Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188513 Posts	Posted 01/14/2023 10:01 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96112 Posts	Posted 01/14/2023 10:24 pm The copper was covered by a silver coating - zinc, aluminum, mercury or something similar. It it just a re-plated coin. 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
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/16/2023 6:53 pm to the CCF Looks like it's been rubbed with mercury. Report this Post to the Staff
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