The copper plating has been removed chemically after the coin was in circulation
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Your cent looks like it was struck on an unplated zinc planchet. Sometimes a cent planchet can miss the copper plating step in the manufacturing process.
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The copper plating has been removed chemically after the coin was in circulation
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Your cent looks like it was struck on an unplated zinc planchet. Sometimes a cent planchet can miss the copper plating step in the manufacturing process.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Looks like a zinc planchet... No copper. Definitely not silver though. Cheers, RickO