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rkennedy1945 Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 8:04 pm * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * I have found a 2003 Lincoln Penny with a very unusual color. It is a yellowish color. It is the same color on all sides of the coin. I am hoping someone will be able to tell me what is going on with this penny. Thank you. See photos. Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21605 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 8:37 pm Looks it has been plated aftermarket. Edited by JimmyD 06/21/2025 8:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74066 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 9:00 pm It's appears to have been plated post mint. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19150 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 9:00 pm Yes, appears to be plated. What is that feature on the reverse at the lower left point of the memorial's stairs? Clear gunk/glue perhaps? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95755 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 9:04 pm also looks like a Coin Wrapping Machine Damage is evident as well. 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
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1489 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 9:34 pm I have seen some Zincolns tone this color following heat exposure, but the colorization is not usually this even and has some rainbow hues. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 06/23/2025 11:38 am Could be plated with brass. Whether PMD or from copper bath contamination from melted zinc blanks. Being a stronger brass colour, I am leaning towards the former. 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
rkennedy1945 Valued Member United States 130 Posts	Posted 06/24/2025 1:44 pm Thank you to everyone for your input. Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 06/24/2025 6:23 pm Weight? May or may not help. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
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