1983 cent, alloy mix?

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1983 cent, alloy mix?

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1983 cent weighs 2.5 grams. What is this?
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Re: 1983 cent, alloy mix?

#2 Unread post by Iceresistance »

Normal Zinc cent, it may be slightly heavier.
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Bi-color? That's not normal. I'm thinking the coin was resting at an angle in water or some liquid?
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Re: 1983 cent, alloy mix?

#4 Unread post by DSCoins »

It is a normal 1983 circulated zinc cent with some staining, and or environmental damage.
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