Strange 1982 Lincoln Cent

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by SSG_Gonzo, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. SSG_Gonzo

    SSG_Gonzo Well-Known Member

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    I found this 1982 and I wanted to get some input on it. Let me know what you think.
     
    SSG_Gonzo, Jun 30, 2011
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  3. downlow

    downlow Collection Collector

    i think its dirty
     
    downlow, Jun 30, 2011
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  4. iGradeMS70

    iGradeMS70 AKA BustHalfBrian

    It's dirt are some residue from sitting in an ash-try for a few years. ;) ... Nothing special.

    -Brian
     
    iGradeMS70, Jun 30, 2011
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  5. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    It looks like a copper cent that has been coated with something (zinc?). It is a little hard to tell exactly what the coating is, but it has obscured such things as the steps.
     
    rlm's cents, Jun 30, 2011
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  6. BR549

    BR549 Junior Member

    Water fountain/wishing well coin where the water is treated with chlorine.
     
    BR549, Jun 30, 2011
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  7. davidh

    davidh soloist gnomic

    Copper plated zinc coin with the copper mostly removed (some remaining near the rim).
     
    davidh, Jun 30, 2011
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  8. StandingPride95

    StandingPride95 New Member

    ACid???
     
    StandingPride95, Jul 1, 2011
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  9. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    most likely.
     
    Treashunt, Jul 1, 2011
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