Black Spots On Lincoln Pennies!!

**chevy** · 03-24-2004 04:27 PM

hey guys,

i recently found a 1941 lincoln wheatie cent in change. the problem is there is a large black dot covering up much of teh obverse and spots on the reverse. i would REALLY appreciate any advice.

**satootoko** · 03-24-2004 04:56 PM

Spend it.

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**sylvester** · 03-24-2004 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by satootoko

Spend it.

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Just what i was gonna say, it's not like it's silver...

**National dealer** · 03-24-2004 06:41 PM

Give it away to the waitress for a tip for your next meal.

**jody526** · 03-25-2004 08:29 AM

Hi Chevy,

The black spots aren't going to come off without doing some serious damage to the coin.
It's better to just enjoy it as it is.
If you really don't like it, try to find someone who would appreciate it, and give it to them.
Most any youngster would think that it's really neat.

**Andy** · 03-25-2004 08:40 PM

Out out darn spot. not all the water in the oceans or the seas could get rid of thee. "Lady McCoin" by William Shakesomething.

**chevy** · 03-28-2004 02:41 PM

could this be a possible rarity or is it definetly just an annoyance?

**GDJMSP** · 03-28-2004 05:02 PM

I believe the spots being referred to are what is known as carbon spots. They are very common and can be found on nearly any denomination but they are particularly common on copper coinage.