Bad metal mix?? ‘83D LMC

Just come across this oddity. Aside from the PMD, any help with what might of happened to the reverse is greatly appreciated. Thx!

 

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1983 Cents were struck on Copper plated Zinc Cents. The copper on your cent was compromised exposing the zinc. That is called zinc rot. Just damage.

I have found hundreds of damaged cents just like yours metal detecting. Exposure to the elements will create that issue.

 

Thx Paddy...was a very unusual pattern and threw me for a loop.

 

Maybe a little splash from something very acidic.

 

Thx Meow...that was my first thought. Then doubt set in.

 

Well, Meow really thinks its just PMD. Sorry.

 

It’s all good. I appreciate your thoughts and opinions!