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What's wrong with Abe??

Hi....New guy here. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what's wrong with this penny. Is there any value to it?
Is it just junk?? The pic does not do it justice. It looks more like a total mess in real life. LOL image

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  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146
    kinda cool,kinda common so no real premium for it.
    i think its impurities in the zinc that causes these bubbles to form.
    gas bubbles?
  • I kind of thought so...... Thanks so much for the info. Just had never seen one quite like this before.
  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146
    early clad cents (copper coated zinc) `82-present)), have had some problems
    with this bubbling but it seems they,ve fixed it in past years since i never see this on
    newer cents.
  • Glad to hear they were able to clear up Abe's acne problem. LOL I guess that answers that.....Again...Thanks
  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image to the Forums, Flashpoint! Enjoy!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • Thanks for the kind welcome. image



    Adam

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