1985 Zincoln would ya just look at it?!

Would you look at that? I picked this out of the gas station take a penny/leave a penny tray. On this occasion I was “taking” but the clerk, who’s always delightful, didn’t charge me for my drink and then proceeded to give me permission because she knows I try to pick a bit. Kinda looks like doubling particularly most of the obverse, but thought I’d share it here to see what the pros think. Maybe it’s just MD or a million other things lol

 

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Sorry I don't see it. Maybe some mirroring

 

I see doubling but don't take my word for it.

 

Sorry, I'm not seeing it with these pics. But there does appear to be a ridge ring forming on the obverse at the top which could give an effect similar to doubling from a worn die.

 

I wish the US Mint would stop making Lincoln cents and remove all of them from circulation.

 

I'm not seeing it. But compare your coin to this:
https://www.doubleddie.com/828886.html

 

You're joking! Right? ~ Chris

 

I see a bit of doubling but I’ve never found a double die coin... (Was that an Ed Bassmaster reference? )

 

Ridge Ring from die deterioration and a lot of circulation wear. Both can be confused with doubling.

 

Nooooooo! Do you want to melt your pre 1982 pennies for the 1.7 cents it’s worth?

 

It doesn't work that way.
First it's not legal.
Second, copper cents are alloyed they are not Grade A copper,
and you will receive 25% of the spot price.
Copper is $2.80 per pound has never in history been much higher than $4
and you would need it to be $6 to just break even melting copper.
All the copper hoarders are in for a rude awakening.

 

Good thing I’m not a copper hoarder! Haha

 

Not an issue for me. I don't own any.

 

Here’s some close ups but I dunno if they’re clear enough to help. I feel like it shows strong on LIBERTY

 

Well would ya look at that someone got it!

 

Yay! What’s my prize? Haha. I like the psh guy more though. UNREAL

 

Why do you want to get rid of pennies?

 

95% copper pennies are an alloy, and as such, are only worth about 25% of the price for Grade A copper. ~ Chris

 

Really? You don't have a small piggy bank? Or a change jar? There must be at least 1 Penny in there.
Guess what? It's in your possession so you own it!

 

The first pics were clear enough.
Its a zincoln
Die deteriotation ... Plating stretch / split plating ...stuff like that