1986 lincoln cent with the pox?

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  1. Babyjay511

    Babyjay511 New Member

    can anyone tell me what is going on with this 1986 lincoln cent, and is it worth more than face value?
     

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  3. Dave363

    Dave363 Well-Known Member

    It appears to be plating blisters which is common on zinc cents. IMO
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Plating Bubbles on a Copper Plated Zinc Cent is caused by Environmental Damage
    It is not a Mint Error and only worth 1 Cent

    I have hundreds such as your that I find at the park and beach when I metal detect. Fresh and Saltwater exposure ia usually the culprit
     
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Believe it or not a lot of new Zinc cents leave the Mint looking like that.
     
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  6. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I don't Zinc so :hilarious:

    You must be thinking bout Plating Bubbles and Plating Blisters. They are different from what the blisters that are shown. The issue on this Cent is more extreme caused by Environmental Damage. Think about it as when a person gets a bad sunburn.. bad enough for blisters to form on the skin.
     
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