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1981 Penny Very Unique Color Thought I Shared

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Yes the color is a bit odd. I wonder what chemical/environment it was exposed to that gave this result. Will you save it or spend it?
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Environmental toning. PMD.
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Keeper it is cool looking
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looks like it spent time outside for a long time - I find copper plated zinc coin of that color all the time in my yard..
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