Curious looking penny

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Dianne Hluboky, May 20, 2018.

  1. Dianne Hluboky

    Dianne Hluboky Member

    Hi newbie here again I have a curious 1987 penny with a steel looking circle around the lincoln side. I took a picture but it doesn't show it .being complete around. What is it?
     

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  3. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Your cent has had the copper plating worn from the zinc core.
    It is damaged.
     
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  4. Dave363

    Dave363 Well-Known Member

    I agree its damage.
    Dave
     
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  5. Randy Abercrombie

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    Looks like an overly aggressive coin rolling machine took too big a bite.
     
    Randy Abercrombie, May 20, 2018
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