2005 Memorial Cent damage or not ? Seems drastic if damaged. Have no idea what could cause this. Your help always appreciated
DEFDAM - Definitely Damaged Your Cent is a Copper Plated Zinc Planchet. Once the plating is compromised the inner Zinc rots away. How? Exposure to chemicals. Saltwater, freshwater, acidic water.. Anything that will react to the Zinc in a negative way. Here are some of my Metal Detected examples