1979 penny copper coating error on zinc? Many errors.

[Shannon68]

Newbe dummy here. I read all i can and try to take it in
...so much to know. Amazing! Collecting 5 years.
This coin im affraid to clean.

 

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[against the wind]

How will you know if your defect isn't just some dirt??

 

[wpsgta1000]

The mint only started coining copper coated zinc cents in 1982.

 

[nsdq]

Std 1979 cent with dirt

 

[galenrog]

1979 cents are made of an alloy of .950 copper. No plating at all.

What are the the characteristics of this coin that make you believe it is plated? Same question regarding any errors you believe are there.

Many of the "errors" that novices find are actually post mint damage. A few, however, are genuine errors. A detailed narrative, with clear, sharp, and detailed images is extremely helpful if you are to get well considered comments.

Right now, based on the images provided, it appears you have a very dirty 1979 cent, possibly with some damage. There is really too much dirt and debris on the coin to tell.


Too late for more coffee. But there is always tomorrow.

 

[A2coins]

It is common sense {cents}

 

[4x4x4]

....Wonder if someone was playing with mercury on it ?