1976 Penny. Damage? Lamination Error?

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MiniPrsn22 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 11:27 am This Penny is in rough shape. There is different toning. Could it be damage? But it looks like theres a crack and there is definitely dents to it that are smoothish. So could it be a Lamination error. Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 11:46 am Looks like there may be some dried 'crud' on the coin. Suggest a long soak in 100% acetone, then re-evaluate. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 11:52 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 11:55 am I agree as well. An acetone soak and rinse should reveal the truth. 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
MiniPrsn22 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 11:57 am I'm not arguing just curious. Why acetone? Everything I read says don't clean them. I'm generally curious. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 12:07 pm Acetone will remove gunk without hurting the coin surface. Cleaning that harms the surface is what is discouraged. Examples are scrubbing and using acid based cleaners. 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
MiniPrsn22 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 12:20 pm Thank you for explaining that. That makes sense. I will get some acetone and get back to you all in the next 24 hours. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73795 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 12:28 pm Crud and stains. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 2:32 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 4:07 pm Quote: Thank you for explaining that. That makes sense. My pleasure. Quote: I will get some acetone and get back to you all in the next 24 hours. Please use 100% pure acetone, best sourced from a hardware store. Nail polish remover has additives that may be counterproductive. Remember to rinse with fresh acetone after letting it soak. Otherwise, whatever is removed will dissolve into the acetone and then redeposit on the coin as it evaporates. No need to rinse with water; fresh acetone does a better job. It dries fast, so no need to wipe dry. 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
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 4:17 pm This coin looks like it has been through a fire. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95016 Posts	Posted 01/22/2024 6:07 pm a very corroded cent. 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 01/22/2024 8:37 pm Just a spender, not worth the time to work on it. Seriously. Report this Post to the Staff
MiniPrsn22 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 01/23/2024 5:44 pm *Update* After 24 hours in the acetone bath. I still believe this to be a Lamination error. Will someone more experienced than I please confirm. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/24/2024 7:06 pm As I posted earlier, it's been through a fire. That is slag, it forms on the surface of the coin from the impurities in the copper. Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 01/24/2024 7:19 pm This coin it NOT Lam. It is just a cull coin now. The acetone do not work in all cases. Report this Post to the Staff
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