Looks damaged, like the outer copper layer was stripped by acid or other means. Could be counterfeit, which would be sort of silly, so I think it's just post-mint damage.
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1983 d zinc lincoln penny. Its larger than any other penny, just shy of size of a nickel.
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ANA-Certified Numismatist · Hudson Valley Numismatics
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