1997P Lincoln cent lamination error ?

Hello! I was searching some penny rolls and ran across this coin. It looked different and caught my eye. The color is off, it's a yellow or gold color and the obverse and reverse rims are silver colored or in this case i guess that would be zinc. I've never seen and can't find another posting of a coin similar to use as a guideline. I'm relatively new at this and have a lot to learn. I would appreciate your input and welcome you're expertise.
Thanks,
Denver

 

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Great pics! What are you using to take them?

 

I am using a Dino-Lite Microscope (Model AM-311S). Its' a new acquisition and i love it.
Thanks,
Denver

 

I think what you see on your coin is where the plating split open when it was struck exposing the zinc under it.

 

somthing along those lines

 

What would cause that to happen? Is there more than one step to the plating process? The color is so different than the copper plating?

 

The planchets are plated when they come to the mint from the supplier. Then when they are struck the plating can tear or split. You can also sometimes see this around the letters or numbers.

 

I did not know that. Thank you for that information. I am learning already you see.

 

Over time you wil see copper and other coins in all colors

Over time you wil see copper and other coins in all colors of the rainbow.
Some have natural patina some artificial and some plated or otherwise altered.
You could re-create your coin by getting one similar then take a pencil eraser around the edge them rub it a little with a cloth.
Leaning what is real natural toning from artificial is a live long learning process.

 

This has nothing to do with the plating it's just natural toning No error. I have never seen such clear pics like these wonderful to look at.I would like to ask how much was that microscope , and what brand camera?

JC

 

:high5: I am new at this and have a lot to learn! Thank you for your input and have a great day!
Denver

 

Thank you. The microscope is in fact the camera. It also does video to use as a presentation tool. The micsoscope is a Dino-Lite model AM311S and I bought mine on Ebay in a package deal that included a flexible stand that i highly recommend. The cost is around $200.00 and it really does a great job.
Denver