1985 D Cent: Is There Any Process During Minting That Would Cause Bubbles?

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Ladyonamtn New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 02/01/2026 3:42 pm * Edited by Staff to Add Year and/or Mintmark and/or Denomination to Title. It's essential to have it in the title. * This 1985D penny has bubbles on both sides and between columns on reverse, obscuring Lincoln somewhat. Report this Post to the Staff

BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19943 Posts	Posted 02/01/2026 3:43 pm The mint struggled with the copper plated zinc coins starting in 1982. These are common and simply known as plating blisters. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 02/01/2026 3:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21601 Posts	Posted 02/01/2026 3:50 pm Starting with zincoins in 1982, plating bubbles/blisters are very common, especially in the early years. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15411 Posts	Posted 02/01/2026 4:08 pm Yes - early Zincolns (copper plated zinc core cents) are notorious for plating bubbles. When they burst and expose the zinc core than environmental rot quickly sets in. Yours is a typical example prior to any surface damage. 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 73978 Posts	Posted 02/01/2026 5:50 pm I agree with above. It's a very common issue on the Zincolns. https://www.error-ref.com/blisteredplating/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Ladyonamtn New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 02/01/2026 5:57 pm Thank you all. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10514 Posts	Posted 02/01/2026 7:48 pm Even with the plating problems your cent is a great example condition wise for a 1985-D. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 07:56 am a cause, anything is possible, from improper washing of the planchets prior to plating, to poor adhesion of the copper plaiting to the zinc planchet 'deteriorating' (Basically rust) 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
JDRMCB Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 09:57 am Here's a couple I kept.... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 02/02/2026 11:34 am 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
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