zinc 1983 lincoln cent

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  1. car777

    car777 New Member

    I have a 1983 p lincoln cent that appears to be struck on zinc. The coin is lighter than a normal cent and appears to be thinner. Any ideas?
     
    car777, Jan 22, 2006
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  3. Charlie32

    Charlie32 Coin Collector

    Welcome to the forum. Cents made from 1982-on are made from copper coated zinc. Your coin either didn't get plated with copper, or the copper coating was removed after it left the mint.

    Charlie
     
    Charlie32, Jan 22, 2006
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  4. giladzuc

    giladzuc Senior Member

    The "zinc" 1 Cent Is A Variety Of 1982 , Not 1983

    And The Other Variety Is Fully Copper Coin, Also In 1982. The Distiction Between The 2 Varieties Is By Weight. So, If You Have A Lighter Coin Of 1983, It Might Be An "off Metal Strike".
     
    giladzuc, Jan 23, 2006
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  5. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    This would be one where a picture would be very helpful.
     
    foundinrolls, Jan 24, 2006
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