Hi, Is This A Lamination Error Or Die Break ? 1984 Cent

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hertzyinmn Valued Member United States 54 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 10:31 am Hello, I Wondered if anyone would know is this a error on 1984 cent. I do not think it is damage but I am usaully wrong. Thanks for any and all info . Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21589 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 11:08 am Looks like zinc rot. Eventually the whole coin will rot away. Edited by JimmyD 01/03/2026 11:13 am Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24995 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 11:10 am Looks like zinc rot. Hurry up and spend it before it falls apart. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19126 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 12:54 pm Yes, zinc rot. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 1:43 pm Zincoln's Curse. 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
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 3:17 pm The copper plating has failed, exposing the zinc core which is now corroding. Typically called zinc rot as already noted. I'm going to ask a moderator to move your thread to the US Modern error forum for better visibility. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73769 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 3:36 pm I agree with above. Just zinc rot, no errors. PMD. Spend it before it turns to dust. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
hertzyinmn Valued Member United States 54 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 5:38 pm Thank you All ! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94978 Posts	Posted 01/03/2026 8:35 pm It is zinc rot, but it looks like it was started by little acid trails. 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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