1982p lmc obv zinc/rev copper

Does anyone have any input on a 1982P large date LMC with a zinc obv. and a copper rev. This coin weighs 3.1 and has a crisp clear strike, chocolate rainbow rev. (similar to pre 1981) and a bright obv. with signs of dbling. and weak strike, (similar to 1992P in color)?
I know if anybody has heard of this type, my answer will be found here. :smile

 

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I don't know about your coin, but I do know that you'll need to post pics to get a viable answer.

 

Even without a pic, the weight negates a zincoln.

 

I agree with Zach, the 3.1 weight makes it a copper cent which means someone has probably plated one side of the coin.

 

Wow, I can't believe I actually figured out how to post a pic! I really don't see an overlay plate, there is no indication even on the edge

 

Thank you sir. I just figured out how to post scans. Now I can post my most interesting finds! And of course my million questions,

 

Ok, I re-read the post and now realize you are just talking about the obverse being the color of a copper clad zinc coin and the reverse the color of a bronze coin. Until I saw the photos , I was expecting the obverse to be the color of zinc ( white-greyish). Actually, it is very common for the obverse and the reverse of a Lincoln to have different appearing color due to one side being exposed to more contaminants facing up and the other side being protected from it and light. Some are bright red-orange on one side and brown on the other. The weight is the determining factor. Also comon chemicals can change the color of the copper portion.

Jim

 

I agree. Two different colored sides on a coin is common, as are two different grades. It appears your coin was exposed to the elements on the reverse, giving the reverse a different grade and color. The obverse is closer to how it left the mint. Its not "damage" any more than toning and wear is damage, but also not an error.

 

Thank You very much!

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Ok I mis-read the OP as well. I was expecting a copper colored side and a silver colored side as well. Just difference in toning on the two sides.