2012 D gold color

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  1. Stephen k

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  3. brokecoinguy

    brokecoinguy I like what I can't afford

    Looks like a yogurt lid. Sorry just toning and a bunch of PMD.
     
  4. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    The zinc core has a lower melting point than the very thin copper plating, so if you carefully heat the coin until the zinc liquifies, the surface will look wavy. The color is due to the applied heat. It's not an error
     
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  5. paddyman98

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    PMD - Post Mint Damage :yack:

    Not a mint error
     
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