Thoughts please

Found in this condition. Not a collector but I'm curious to the silver look it has.

 

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Hard to tell from the pics, but it could be plating.

 

Thank you for reply... I tried searching it up 1988 D on the internet and got sent everywhere lol

 

Here's a site with some info on why your cent appears silver:

https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/silver-penny/

 

The zinc core is showing through the copper plated surface. It's just damage. It looks like it's been spooned or run in the dryer for a few loads.

 

Looks like damage to me.

 

My general thoughts as well.