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Lincoln Cent Is This An Error

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is this an error it is a 1992 cent sorry for the bad pics it seems like there is another metal besides the copper plated zinc it is supposed to be.

any information will be helpful thanks
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I think if you place the Lincoln Cent on a white background you will have a better image. I dont think its an error. the zinc is silver colored
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the copper plating has been scraped off, looks like a sidewalk Zincoln
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what is a sidewalk lincoln
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they're the ones that get kicked around on the sidewalk for awhile.
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It got scratched on the sidewalk and the zinc inside is showing
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thats what I thought so no error I got a sidewalk lincoln.

it's still pretty cool I never saw the zinc before
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Sanding will also make a Cent look like that. Just a damaged coin.
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