Question On The Finish Of This 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC , I've Seen A Post About It Before I Think.

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NEWmrMatic Valued Member United States 366 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 06:07 am I think I've seen someone post about this type of finish, what is it called? Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21606 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 06:35 am That is caused by zinc dust from an improperly cleaned planchet. An early problem in the conversion years. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19152 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 06:54 am Aye, zinc dust. Report this Post to the Staff
NEWmrMatic Valued Member United States 366 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 07:26 am Thanks, everyone. I think I can see a Double Ear, but it seems to be covered up due to the zinc dust. My lightning setup is awful. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 10:22 am Nope. The ear is a lot more noticeable on them: Note also the doubling under the beard on this DDO? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95806 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 11:43 am lots of zinc dust under the copper plating causes this type of finish. 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
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 11:56 am Seen it called an "Orange Peel" finish..similar to a car paintjob. Report this Post to the Staff
NEWmrMatic Valued Member United States 366 Posts	Posted 03/07/2023 12:08 pm Thanks, everyone! The search continues. Report this Post to the Staff
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Question On The Finish Of This 1984 LMC, I've Seen A Post About It Before I Think.