2021 Silver Proof Set Lincoln : This Cent Makes No Sense

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cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 1962 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 10:51 am 2021 Silver Proof Set Lincoln : Set is stored in a cool, dry location. The coin remains in the USM holder. Other coins in the holder look fine. I inspect USM items upon arrival; pretty sure I did so with this set. Would have returned it if the cent had defects. What's the proper description / terminology to describe this ? Is this also seen in circulation coins ? Thanks * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. " Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 11:39 am What does the reverse look like? Can we see the entire holder? To me, this looks like linear plating issues and the Zinc is starting the rot process. 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
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 1:17 pm It looks like a fingerprint or palmprint to me. Somewhere between the press and sealing the holder a technician made contact with surface of the coin. The coin changed color by reacting to the salts and acids that were deposited there, over the last couple of years, resulting in the dark lines and smudges seen here. I'm sure you did check the coins when you got them. The smudge was there, but the copper hadn't reacted to it. The mint holder are not airtight. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 1:31 pm It does look like a fingerprint or some kind of oily smudge/smear? It must have been clear when you first received the set and in time is turning darker. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 1962 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 1:46 pm Quote: What does the reverse look like? Can we see the entire holder? To me, this looks like linear plating issues and the Zinc is starting the rot process. Thanks for the interest. PS: Apologies for posting in the wrong forum. " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. " Edited by cptbilly 07/30/2023 2:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 2:05 pm Quote: PS: Apologies for posting in the wrong forum. No apology necessary. It is a grey area. 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
cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 1962 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 2:17 pm " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. " Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19935 Posts	Posted 07/30/2023 3:21 pm Appears to have toned, OGP is not airtight at all. Store these sets in a heavy ziplock bag with a desiccant pack and a sacrificial cent laying open in the bag. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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