2005 Lincoln Cent Dropped Element, Or Strike Though Looks Like Gold

[Stachowski]

The toning is amazing on this coin, pocket change find too

[diamond]

I wouldn't call it "toning". The coin is horribly stained and probably corroded as well.

[Stachowski]

I wouldn't call it "toning". The coin is horribly stained and probably corroded as well.

It has some black stuff on the obverse, almost looks like coal, and theres a little bit on the reverse to, would be nice if it could be removed, I've heard of using olive oil, but not sure

[Stachowski]

I'm going to get some acetone today, did a little olive oil bath this morning, very littlt too, didn't want to hurt the coin

[diamond]

Acetone is not kind to copper-plated zinc cents. It turns them a nasty color. Of course, in this case, it wouldn't matter.

[Stachowski]

Acetone is not kind to copper-plated zinc cents. It turns them a nasty color. Of course, in this case, it wouldn't matter.

Any suggestion Mike, other then olive oil, or acetone ??

[diamond]

I have no suggestions. Once a zinker has become a stinker, there's nothing you can do.