2019 Penny

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  1. joseph eason

    joseph eason Member

    What are the spots ? ( Can not see with naked eye )
    Also, looks like doubling on the 9.
    Is this cud below the date?
     

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    joseph eason, Apr 11, 2019
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  3. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    They're just carbon spots. They are a result of the copper reacting to the air and the environment. These spots are very common on newly-minted cents.
     
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  4. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    They can also be "wash" spots from an improper rinse at the Mint. This is also very common on zinc cents.
     
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  5. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    Looks like zinc rot to me, around the date ...
     
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