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Not sure if that's a mint mark also just so many bizarre marks
1984 Lincoln Penny D or P? What's the matter with you?
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It's either a dug coin or it was in water for some time.
Thebronzemarc
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Damn. I hate getting my hopes up.
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Remember those copper-plated zinc cents work like an anode when the copper surface is compromised.
The zinc will "blister" and then dissolve from under the copper plating.
Zinc is used as an anode when dissimilar metals come into contact with each other, like outboards and water heaters.
The zinc will "blister" and then dissolve from under the copper plating.
Zinc is used as an anode when dissimilar metals come into contact with each other, like outboards and water heaters.
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