Off center penny with exposed zinc. What to do?

Kliao · July 19, 2020 1:24PM

I got this off center penny a few months or so ago. I’ve seen on other posts that exposed zinc on these pennies isn’t good at all. It doesn’t seem to be reacting with anything now. Is there anything I can to to reduce any possible damage to it? I currently have it in a 2x2.

AUandAG · July 19, 2020 1:26PM

It should be fine in the flip unless there is a lot of moisture wherever you store it.

bob

ctf_error_coins · July 19, 2020 1:29PM

Nice coin, make sure to keep it air tight.

JBK · July 19, 2020 1:29PM

Don't touch it, don't even look at it too much.

Jimnight · July 19, 2020 1:30PM

I would say if you keep in the flip you should be fine.

Kliao · July 19, 2020 1:32PM

Ok thanks. So the key to to keep it away from any moisture.

BTW what % off center would you call it? 75% is what I’m thinking....

ctf_error_coins · July 19, 2020 1:44PM

Many modern error coins have exposed zinc. Keep as airtight as possible.

Check out this one in PCGS plastic ....

LanceNewmanOCC · July 19, 2020 1:48PM

i wonder how close to eyeballing it i can get. i'll say 85%. that is my wag

nice coin @Kliao - exposed zinc comes with the territory with zinc lincoln errors.

Kliao · July 19, 2020 1:48PM

Now that’s neat!

TwoSides2aCoin · July 19, 2020 2:08PM

Enjoy. That's my answer.

TwoSides2aCoin · July 19, 2020 2:10PM

And the strike looks to be MS 66 or better.

ms71 · July 19, 2020 2:14PM

If it were mine, I'd probably get it off to our host for slabbing.

johnny9434 · July 19, 2020 2:55PM

Nice I like

ricko · July 20, 2020 5:03AM

Neat error coin... I would say 80% off center....A slab might be better than the flip though.... Either way, stable temperature and moisture control...Cheers, RickO

PerryHall · July 20, 2020 5:35AM

@Jimnight said:
I would say if you keep in the flip you should be fine.

That is not a flip. IT's a cardboard 2X2.
Question for Kliao---Did you clean the 2X2 holder before you used it? This type of holder has microscopic cardboard dust on the windows from the manufacturing process that can react with the copper and zinc over a period of time leaving small spots on your coin. Before I use them, I wipe off the inside windows on this type of holder with a clean cotton undershirt. Some prefer to use compressed air.

Kliao · July 20, 2020 5:57AM

@ms71 said:
If it were mine, I'd probably get it off to our host for slabbing.

Would it be worth it? From what I'm seeing on eBay, it worth about 20 bucks which doesn't justify grading costs.

@PerryHall said:

Question for Kliao---Did you clean the 2X2 holder before you used it? This type of holder has microscopic cardboard dust on the windows from the manufacturing process that can react with the copper and zinc over a period of time leaving small spots on your coin. Before I use them, I wipe off the inside windows on this type of holder with a clean cotton undershirt. Some prefer to use compressed air.

Yes I do. The dust in there annoys me anyways. I've seen others say it... Good to know why.

messydesk · July 20, 2020 6:37AM

I would consider putting it in one of the Coin World/Amos slabs. Looks like you need something to hold something 23 mm in diameter. You could also use an Air-Tite, which has a foam gasket in it that would be more accommodating. Even better, the foam gasket from an Air-Tite in a CW slab that would hold it. If you're overly concerned about the exposed zinc, I'd recommend selling it and buying a bronze one that's 75% off-center.

Jimnight · July 20, 2020 6:48AM

@PerryHall said:

@Jimnight said:
I would say if you keep in the flip you should be fine.

That is not a flip. IT's a cardboard 2X2.

It's a flip.

Funny @Kliao knew what I meant.
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Kliao · July 20, 2020 6:59AM

@messydesk said:
I would consider putting it in one of the Coin World/Amos slabs. Looks like you need something to hold something 23 mm in diameter. You could also use an Air-Tite, which has a foam gasket in it that would be more accommodating. Even better, the foam gasket from an Air-Tite in a CW slab that would hold it. If you're overly concerned about the exposed zinc, I'd recommend selling it and buying a bronze one that's 75% off-center.

Thanks for the suggestions. I didn't think about air-tites. Don't have many though and none of the CW slabs. Was able to find one for a sovereign (22.05mm) with a black foam gasket which it fits perfectly in.

Kliao · July 20, 2020 7:00AM

@Jimnight said:

@PerryHall said:

@Jimnight said:
I would say if you keep in the flip you should be fine.

That is not a flip. IT's a cardboard 2X2.

It's a flip.

Funny @Kliao knew what I meant.
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Didn’t notice that till @PerryHall mentioned it. I call it a 2x2 though

ms71 · July 20, 2020 8:39AM

What you've got it in looks good, assuming the ring is known to be made of something inert.

Kliao · July 20, 2020 8:50AM

@ms71 said:
What you've got it in looks good, assuming the ring is known to be made of something inert.

Thanks. Yes the ring was stated as inert when I bought it..

Jimnight · July 20, 2020 2:28PM

@Kliao said:

@messydesk said:
I would consider putting it in one of the Coin World/Amos slabs. Looks like you need something to hold something 23 mm in diameter. You could also use an Air-Tite, which has a foam gasket in it that would be more accommodating. Even better, the foam gasket from an Air-Tite in a CW slab that would hold it. If you're overly concerned about the exposed zinc, I'd recommend selling it and buying a bronze one that's 75% off-center.

Thanks for the suggestions. I didn't think about air-tites. Don't have many though and none of the CW slabs. Was able to find one for a sovereign (22.05mm) with a black foam gasket which it fits perfectly in.

Excellent.

Off center penny with exposed zinc. What to do?

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