Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;coinhead63, post: 1369361, member: 28001&quot;]What has happened is post mint damage.&nbsp; It has been in a wishing well or other wet location for months.&nbsp; Any nick in the copper plating allows the zinc core to corrode into zinc oxide.</p><p>Just like painted steel, the oxidized metal expands distorting and blistering the surface layer.&nbsp; Try this: take 1983 or newer junk penny and nick the copper layer in one spot.&nbsp; Put it in</p><p>a jar with a 1/4 cup of vinegar.&nbsp; After several weeks pull the penny out.&nbsp; It should be mostly if not completely hollow.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Your penny was on it&#039;s way towards being hollow.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in