is this a smashed penny or what????

whitesid · Sep 2, 2006

i found this penny today it look like this coin was smashed after the minting but if you look carefully wouldn't you see the zinc then?

Michelle · Sep 3, 2006

Don't know but I like the avater!

whitesid · Dec 10, 2006

does anyone know?

junkdigger · Dec 10, 2006

1982 was the first year for plated zinc cents. And some 1982 cents were still .950 copper.

whitesid · Dec 10, 2006

this is a zinc penny

aa battery · Dec 10, 2006

sid where do you find these pennies

DEMON · Dec 11, 2006

possible burnt from using it under glass house fuse that had burnt out and owner didn't have a spare

TreasureTales · Dec 11, 2006

Michelle said:
...but I like the avater!

Me too!!!

A penny that has been damaged when used as a screwdriver

? Dunno.