what is wrong with this penny??

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Bsmalls785, May 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM.

  1. Bsmalls785

    Bsmalls785 New Member

    i have had this for years and i have no idea whats wrong with it. any info would be great! 20210929_101957.jpg 20210929_102006.jpg 20210929_102021.jpg [​IMG]
     
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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It’s a copper coated zinc cent. Someone removed the copper on the reverse by grinding down the design. In other words, it’s damaged.
     
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  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    DEFDAM - Definitely Damaged

    Not a mint error of any kind unfortunately :yack:
     
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  6. Bsmalls785

    Bsmalls785 New Member

    thanks for the info.
     
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  7. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    More info: the obverse has a rim, which means the coin was “upset” properly (in the Upsetting Mill) which creates the rims on both sides.

    Yet, the reverse design and rim are gone, probably from sliding on fine grit sandpaper or using a dremel-type grinder. The copper plating on the CPZ is only about 7 microns thick.

    The before-grinding weight would need to be known to find out how much the weight of the coin was diminished, both plating and some of the zinc core having been removed.
     
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