1990D missing clad layers?

[UtahSilverMan]

Our coin sorter at work rejected this cent. When I looked at it, it is missing any hint of copper. It is also slightly concave on the back - and of course convex on the front. I’m not sure if that is post mint or not.

Is there a way to tell if this is an actual missing clad layers error or a coin that has had the copper removed? I saw in one forum that lines across the obverse is one sign of a missing clad being authentic, and this coin has that. It also has some great detail on the reverse. The first two photos have pretty accurate color.

[Maineman750]

I would like to see some mint luster and smoother surfaces.....but these are tough to authenticate and errors are not my specialty. Hopefully someone else will chime in

[makecents]

Lay another cent on top of it to see if yours is larger.

[TPring]

Lay another cent on top of it to see if yours is larger.

I'm thinking this was in a fire [or the copper was burned off] if it is larger.




EDIT: I believe these were in a fire and are similar.

[UtahSilverMan]

I'm thinking this was in a fire [or the copper was burned off] if it is larger.

it is just a tiny bit larger …. Like thousandths of an inch.

[makecents]

Here is a link to another thread that will likely explain.

LINK https://www.lincolncentforum.com/for...ripped-plating

[UtahSilverMan]

Definitely sounds like what I have, including the cupping. Thanks for the help.