Error. Snowing on Lincoln and and his memorial in DC. Help please.

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by Artfulcoin, Jan 3, 2017.

  1. Artfulcoin

    Artfulcoin New Member

    Evening. I could use a little help with this 1995 Lincoln penny. Not a pro. I know a little and have a small collection. Going through my Christmas change I found this penny which seems to have extra metal on it. It looks like it's snowing. It is part of the coin and not something that's splashed on it in circulation or groves that have lifted the metal. Each little dot of metal is about the same size as the points each side of "UNUM". What''s even more curious it is on both sides of the coin all over the coin, on Lincoln face and around , also within the pillars of the monument. I'm assuming it is some sort of splash somehow.
    If someone might be able to help me with its rarity it would be greatly appreciated. Really anything would be great. Thanks ahead of time.
     

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  3. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    I'm not an expert, but plating bubbles perhaps? Nor rare at all. More knowledgeable members will be along shortly, I'm sure of it.
     
  4. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    These are plating bubbles or blisters if you will. Not an error.
     
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  5. Noah Finney

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  6. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    If a Cent with plating bubbles is left exposed to the elements then the bubbles will erupt and tiny Zinc Rot holes will appear. Seen it plenty of times with metal detected Cents.
    Environmental Damage. Not an error.
     
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