Can Anyone Help Me Figure Out If This Is A Mint Error Or Just Damage From Over Time

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Cdef123 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 03:41 am I have a 1956 penny that has a strange circle on the reverse side. Was curious if anyone could help me out or knows anything about this being some sort of mint error or not. (Sorry if I posted this in the wrong area new here haha) thanks for stopping to take a look have a great day Report this Post to the Staff

lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1656 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 04:13 am Welcome to the forum! It has, or has had, some foreign substance like glue on it that has affected the toning. Report this Post to the Staff
jvcv_0 Valued Member United States 180 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 05:41 am I think it's environmental. Compare to this one I have. Miscolored or toned center. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 06:29 am to the CCF You have posted in the right area. There is nothing in the minting process that would cause that so it is damage. If there is something stuck on it, a soaking in pure acetone may remove it. Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 07:29 am Welcome to the Forum. You've come to a phenomenal place to share and learn! Agreed with others comments. PMD. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19118 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 07:44 am Please post only one coin per discussion thread. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 07:57 am Quote: Please post only one coin per discussion thread. Thanks. they did, the second coin was from another member here trying to show a comparison. Anyway, it looks like there was glue or other substance on it protecting the metal for a while. The darker parts of the coin just toned naturally while the center did not. @ JVC: try to not compare coins of different compositions, the OP's coin is pure copper, while yours is a very thin copper plating on top of a zinc core. the copper composition is vastly different and can produce different effect when exposed to environmental elements. 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
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 07:59 am Cdef123, Not an error. Looks like a spot of glue is on the coin or was on the coin and now left a stain. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 09:24 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 10:39 am 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
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 11:05 am Looks like something was on the coin for the time on the Wheat cent. The other cent looks like the coin was heated on the center of the coin, thus altering the coins color. Neither are a premium for these coins as they where altered post strike. Neither are mint errors. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 6:40 pm to the CCF and glue. Soak it in acetone. If that doesn't work try water. Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 03/31/2023 6:47 pm I have around 10 Morgan's which develop same thing over the years (other color understandable). All those come from the storage of the coin over the years. I consider toning. If foreign material is the acetone or hot water distillate will show. I do not thing so this be the form developed, identical with my Morgan's. Hope help. Edited by silviosi 03/31/2023 6:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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