Eroded 2007 Penny

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by ska69, Jun 20, 2012.

  1. ska69

    ska69 Member

    I came across a 2007 Penny the other day that had erosion damage that I have never seen before on a coin. It has holes eroded into the coin and chunks taken out of the rim. This damage does not appear to be punctures and the coin is not bent. I highly doubt this is rare, I’m just curious if anyone can explain what may have happened to it.

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    ska69, Jun 20, 2012
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  3. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    Zinc rot.
     
    Lon Chaney, Jun 20, 2012
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  4. elijahhenry10

    elijahhenry10 New Member

    To me it looks like someone threw it on a patch of gravel and ran over it with a semi a few times...
     
    elijahhenry10, Jun 20, 2012
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  5. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Early state parking lot cent.
     
    rickmp, Jun 20, 2012
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  6. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    That is what happens when something breaks through the copper plating, the zinc rapidly corrodes away.
     
    Conder101, Jun 21, 2012
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