2009 D Lincoln Cent, lamination issue?
CJLEWIS99
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CJLEWIS99
Posts: 6 ✭
CJLEWIS99
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Sorry, but they look like stains. Something got on the coin and caused environmental damage.
From a sealed mint roll? If you look closely you can see the wood grain like affect as if it is peeling.
It's not peeling and I don't see any indication of plating blisters. At some point after it was minted until it was placed in the roll, the coin came in contact with oil, lubricant or something else that reacted with the copper surface.
I think the rolls that the mint sold directly to collectors were done by an outside contractor (please correct me if I'm wrong). All other rolls that aren't marked with the special mint wrappers are done outside the mint. Coins are shipped in ballistic bags, each containing thousands. There's lots of opportunity for individual coins to pick up up stains.
Interesting, I appreciate the feed back. I will definitely hold on to them, see what they do.
I wonder what the graders at PCGS would say.
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If you have $50 to spare, send it in.
"Stained."
It is not worth the cost of finding out. No numismatic premium. Just an ugly 2009 cent that is worth one cent.
Agree. Staining that might turn worse (corrosion).
Copper plating has been eaten away and the silvery color is the underlying zinc?
Regardless the cent is terminal.
@CJLEWIS99 ....Welcome aboard.... I agree with the above assessments... no numismatic value there, just damaged cents. Cheers, RickO
I think you should consider sending these cents in to PCGS to get their expert opinion.
Looks like stains/corrosion. Save them if they are interesting to you... but they are not valuable; IMO if you send them in for grading you are wasting money. Those who have mentioned sending them in for grading are likely being sarcastic with you.