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Pillar Of The Community
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The very first pic seems to show a micro-pitted surface - even on the numbers themselves. This would be the sign of a replica. However, I also realize this could just be the pictures also.
 Visualize Whirled Peas - Doctors with patience will lose money letting loose their patients. - They're over there with their car.
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New Member
United States
42 Posts |
Wow, I am really excited that everyone is getting a look at my coin. This is really fun!
As far a I know the coin has been in the bank volt for almost 30 years. I did have one retail coin expert look at it. Maybe 6 months ago He was unsure of it and was not interested. Did the magnet and weight test. He made me more untrusting of the coin trade. Sort of a weird fella. I hope to get an answer soon. Fake or not this is fun!
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
7598 Posts |
This piece is not a real coin. It is a fake soft die struck counterfeit. There are many methods to make these, so I will not speculate on exactly which method made this one, but I am certain it is fake. The details are far too soft for this to be a real cent. ALL of the known 1943 copper cents are very normal in strike.
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Moderator
United States
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The grainy appearance and bolder date compared to other devices, concerns me.
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
Genuine 43 bronze cents should be sharply struck by dies set to strike much harder steel. Your example is very weak for a modern coin.
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New Member
United States
42 Posts |
Thanks for all the remarks. I have just a little coin knowledge so I am enjoying the comments good or bad. Thanks
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
906 Posts |
I agree with coppercoins that this is a struck counterfeit.
Error coin writer and researcher.
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New Member
United States
42 Posts |
Good evening. I had hoped to post better photos of my possible real or fake 1943 copper penny but I just can not figure this photo posting thing out. I will have help soon in the next couple of days with my computer.
Any suggestions on the grading company that I should use. I have other coins that I want to be graded as well. Many different types. Most of the really good stuff that I have are in plastic white mounts.
Thanks for the help!
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
3413 Posts |
You just got the opinions of Mike D. and Chuck D....it would be a waste of money to send this one off for grading as both of these guys are better than the TPG's. That being said,if you are slabbing others for resale, I would suggest PCGS,NGC,or ANACS. Edited by Maineman750
02/27/2012 8:47 pm
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
1614 Posts |
No No NO! [The 1943 penny.]
Send it to ANACS.
Get it slabbed.
As a "fake", you will have an example of an attempt to fool the public.
You have a chance to teach.
A chance to educate.
Oh, should it come back as genuine ...
all bets would be off!
But assuming that it is fake ...
And the opinions are so leaning towards a fake ...
It would STILL be worth getting a third party opinion.
As a teaching example and nothing much more.
I'll bid 30 dollars on a fake 1943 copper!
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
1660 Posts |
I'll plate a 1943 steelie rght now if you give me $30!  |
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
7036 Posts |
Just came to the tread. Saw the first image (date only) and thought "odd porous surface". Saw second and thought "Ioo weak and odd wear pattern". Saw images of the whole coin and thought "Struck with false dies." Finished reading the thread and see that Chuck and Mike came to the same conclusion. I think we know what it is then. Interesting to see though.
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New Member
United States
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I am going to take the advice of Mattewvincent and have it graded. It's not that big of an expense and I think it would be a fun story. ANACS I think is the way to go as well. I will keep everyone informed. Thanks!
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
1614 Posts |
Thank you, MezRDH, you made my day!
In doing so, you will already have made a lasting contribution to the collecting fraternity.
And PLEASE collect your story into a written form.
Take the coin and your story to coin shows. Ask a friendly
dealer to display it. [Try the sponsor of the event.]
In doing so, you will make contacts. They will be an invaluable help as you sift through your father's "stuff."
And keep us in mind with any other questions that you may have.
Matthew
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Pillar Of The Community
United States
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In doing so, you will already have made a lasting contribution to the collecting fraternity The TPG will appreciate the contribution much more than we will 
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