2016 D Lincoln Cent *mint Error? - Coin Community Forum

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daltons_coins New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 11:59 am Hey coin community, Got a 2016 D Lincoln Cent that appears to be zinc only or whatever. Is it a mint error or just chemically stripped of the copper? Any possible value? Thanks! Picture is the penny in question(right) next to a regular Lincoln Cent (left) Edited by daltons_coins 11/06/2023 12:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 12:10 pm 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74299 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 12:14 pm To CCF! It could be toning or it has a "brassy" appearance, due to zinc contamination in the plating solution. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 11/06/2023 12:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
J-Tal Valued Member United States 114 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 12:33 pm UNaBcJNxwRY Also works with a silver nitrate solution Or you can put then on the stove top. Edited by J-Tal 11/06/2023 12:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 1:16 pm daltons_coins, Your coin is not missing the copper plating,IMHO. It looks toned in color. Weight would help.There are known "brass" cents but not that year:https://koinpro.tripod.com/Brass.htm John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96348 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 2:00 pm This coin just took on a toning from what ever environment it was stored in. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 4:55 pm Agree. Copper can take on almost any color, especially with a little help. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 11/06/2023 4:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff
daltons_coins New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 11/06/2023 4:58 pm Thanks Everyone Report this Post to the Staff
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