1987 penny RPM D/D or PMD? 0

[Cresencio]

Hi Guys,

Just brought to my attention about this coin, lm have checked on variety plus, but unfortunately don't see image about RPM D/D of this coin as FS 501 and can anyone help me identify about this coin? Or this coin is PMD?

thanks and really appreciate for any inputs about this coin.

Jay

[J P M]

Looks like a normal coin to me with a lot of dings and corrosion. Sorry PMD 

[Oldhoopster]

It looks like split planting that is corroding.  When the coin was struck, the metal flow caused the thin copper plating to split, exposing the zinc to the elements.  Over time, the zinc has started to corrode.  It's not an error.

You'll see this on cents, especially from the 80s. It's seen frequently in the date/mm area.  

BTW: the following sites have extensive listings of RPMs.  Your coin won't be there because it isn't an RPM, but they are good sites to bookmark (They are also excellent resources for doubled dies)

Www.doubleddie.com

Www.varietyvista.com

[Greenstang]

I agree, it is Split Plate Doubling.

That coin has a lot of zinc rot., get rid of it while there is still something left.

[Cresencio]

Hi guys thanks for the inputs @Greenstang just wanted to know if what is the safest way to get rid of those? l know those came from a moisture and l had so much coins became like this specially my canadian coins..

Thanks so much!

[Mohawk]

On 11/15/2021 at 2:15 PM, Cresencio said:

Hi guys thanks for the inputs @Greenstang just wanted to know if what is the safest way to get rid of those? l know those came from a moisture and l had so much coins became like this specially my canadian coins..

Thanks so much!

Once zinc rot has set in, there's nothing you can do as far as I know.  The coin is doomed.  It's best just to spend them.

Edited November 15, 2021 by Mohawk