Its a 1983 proof set and the penny ive noticed some error in the zinc plating and was wondering if this is a worthless error or if it hurts the value of the set for future collectabilty? Im new to coin collecting so i appreciate the info and patience.
It's caused by the copper plating not moving at the same rate as the zinc during the strike, causing the copper to split, exposing the zinc. It's damaged and only worth face value.
Michael, welcome to the CT community. Next you have the picture upside down and my neck hurts trying to look at it in a right side up position. Third, maybe some one will come along who can see something [I don't see a thing wrong] and help you.
Welcome to Coin Talk. As you know this was the second year for the "Plated Cent". In My Opinion, the mint had issues with the making of these in the early years, that they seemed to have been able to correct in later years. So your coin may be seen as a common error, I do think it will detract from the value of your Set. Some may even like it that way. I will agree with rickmp on Cause.
It's pretty common on these. Doesn't help or hurt the value. It's worth more than 1 cent for sure!!!!!
Second year for the plated cent, but the first year they used it for proofs. The plating gave them problems so the next year they used a thicker plating on the proof cent planchets.
