What happened here? Is it an error?

I found this penny while looking through some other pennies. The surface looks all rough and gritty gut its actually very smooth and not gritty to the touch. I don't understand what happened?

 

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Simple.. It's a Copper Plated Cent with Environmental Damage
Looks like a Beach Sand find..
Not a Mint Error

 

but its smooth to the touch

 

Okay, so please explain what you think this means and/or can mean.

 

But.. Both sides clearly show exposed areas in the Copper coating and exposed zinc.. This is a damaged Cent.. Last time I say it.. NOT A MINT ERROR

 

Please allow me to turn your query around - how could this be a mint-produced error?

 

Why that's easy Kurt. It's from Philly and someone was allowed to bring in a rock tumbler to play with on breaks.

 

Wow, asked and answered. Thanks. Charles Morgan from Coinweek keeps asking me to do a podcast with him at each show. If he asks again at Dallas, I think I will.

 

jeez im sorry :/

 

I'm guessing that it hasn't yet crossed your mind that we may have been trying to help you...

 

I know you have and I appreciate that

 

Good.

Don't be afraid to share your thoughts and/or ask questions if something isn't making sense. There's no shame in being wrong, and by doing so you'll almost certainly learn faster than if not engaging and/or questioning what you're told.

 

ok thanks bro im just new to coin collecting

 

And we're glad to have you and help in any way we can.

 

Welcome to the hobby!