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CastleCoin New Member United States 44 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 4:56 pm I found this odd cent in my loose change box... On the reverse, the tops of the Letters of "UNITED STATES" and the bottoms of "ONE CENT" all exhibit an anolomy in which the copper plating is missing, exposing the zinc surface. At first glance, I assumed that this was damage from roll-wrapping machinery, but a closer inspection under a microscope revealed that only the outer edges of the letters are affected. Spaces between letters do not show any scratches, etc. Neither are there any similar marks on any of the other lettering around the reverse rim. The coin's obverse is normal. Also, the Memorial building exhibits the same lines of missing copper on the top left, bottom left, and left side. These can be seen in the 2nd photo. It appears to me that these areas are the product of some type of die strike malfunction that somehow stripped the copper away from the raised edges of the design features. Has anyone seen anything similar to this? Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 5:04 pm Yes, it's a split plating issue--not that uncommon with zinc core cents. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 5:06 pm Split plating Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 5:07 pm I agree as well. 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
CastleCoin New Member United States 44 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 5:10 pm Thank you for the responses ! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73760 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 5:46 pm Yep, Split Plating. https://www.error-ref.com/split-plating/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94932 Posts	Posted 02/12/2025 10:08 am yes, I agree with Ijn above (and the others that acknowledged his comment..) 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
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