Is It Possible This Is A Mint Error On The 1993 D Lincoln Penny?

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HeatherM New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 03/29/2023 12:19 pm I have obtained a penny with questionable markings. The D mint mark is punched in excessively, as well as around the top part of Lincolns face. Could this be a mint error? Thanks for all the suggestions. Edited by HeatherM 03/29/2023 2:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/29/2023 12:24 pm Damage to the coin will remove the plating, thus you are seeing the gray zinc layer under the plating. Once the zinc is exposed, then zinc rot starts. Damage is always a spender on a coin. Eventually these coins will go away as more oxygen affects the zinc planchets. Acids will speed up the process. But the coin is now counting down its days. Edited by coop 03/29/2023 12:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/29/2023 12:35 pm Dr. Coop nails it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95018 Posts	Posted 03/29/2023 12:38 pm What does the reverse look like in the dented in areas? 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
arby96 Pillar of the Community United States 2111 Posts	Posted 03/29/2023 1:00 pm Coop strikes again, great educational information with photos. I dislike these Zinc Cents. They are the worst material ever used in my opinion. Thanks Coop for the information. "LOVE THE HUNT!" Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 03/29/2023 1:25 pm Agree with the above. A pic of the reverse would be interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/29/2023 6:09 pm to the CCF and Report this Post to the Staff
HeatherM New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 03/30/2023 9:46 pm Thank you everyone for your answers! Very appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff
Jester Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 4:33 pm Coop, that is some great information. Too bad the mint made its own biodegradable coins..... Report this Post to the Staff
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