Whats this? The 8 and the D are odd.

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  1. Pennywise4040

    Pennywise4040 Active Member

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    Pennywise4040, May 18, 2023
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  3. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Zinc Rot
     
    Inspector43, May 18, 2023
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  4. lardan

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    Exactly. This coin does appear to have had a tough go.
     
    lardan, May 18, 2023
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  5. Pennywise4040

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    Only on the inside of 1 letter and 1 number?
     
    Pennywise4040, May 18, 2023
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  6. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    The copper plating on the top of both has come off to expose the zinc below.
    I think the 9 is next when returned to circulation.
     
    alurid, May 18, 2023
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  7. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Yeah, something shaved (or abraided) the cladding from the tops...zinc rot will follow soon.
     
    Kentucky, May 18, 2023
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  8. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Copper plated Zinc Cents are plated not cladded.
    ;)
     
    paddyman98, May 19, 2023
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  9. Kentucky

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    Dang...knew you would catch me... :oops:
     
    Kentucky, May 19, 2023
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