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 to the CCF Looking forward to how this turns out.  |
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Kind of makes me wonder how many actual counterfeiters post on CCF looking for opinions on their work, and how to best address any indicators.
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NONE of us can make a guaranteed authentication of this coin from the images posted here. Although unlikely, if authentic, you have a very valuable coin. No serious collector would buy this coin if it were not authenticated by a reputable grading company. Spend a few bucks and put the question to bed.
Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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to Community There are numerous examples of manufactured 1943 steel cent out there, just be aware and do not fall for it, best thing you did was to bring it here for opinion.  |
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NONE of us can make a guaranteed authentication of this coin from the images posted here 1943 bronze is one the most counterfeited coins of all time, but there is a slight chance of it being the true error 1943 bronze. Further professional authentication would be required on this one, to be sure. I like the " Ring of Death" on the obverse, that would be a great way for a counterfeiter to sell a fake coin, by making it look like it spent time in circulation. |
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@DOCC: "Seriously, so everything just freezes in time. No more circulation, no more oxidation, no more wear, no buffing out the cast bubbles?
The MINT reworks dies all the time, are you claiming that a mold cannot be changed/adjusted/refined once created?" Now, now, I said I was trying to learn about coin castings - no reason to get snarky with me. I appreciate the information but be nice about it please. |
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Apologies Marve, I was cranky last night.
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Apologies Marve, I was cranky last night Gladly accepted - Thank you again for the information. |
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Well, I have been following on this thread now, and with new photos (thanks!) I'd highly recommend sending this coin off to a major TPG for authenticity purposes preferably PCGS, NGC, or Anacs. There are still a few "off" areas on this coin that could still prove problematic as some of us have mentioned already, but if this coin is the real deal then you have a major rarity as we know this coin can be extremely valuable of course. If it comes back in a "body bag" from a TPG, then we will all know. Just some ideas I am throwing about...  |
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Does not matter how many pictures you take. If you send it in, it will be a waste of money and time.
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If you are to sent it off to anybody - sent it to ANACS - you won't need an account with them that you have to pay on, and they are the least expensive to send to.
BUT, that being said - If (IF) that coin is real, and authentic, you just dropped the value of this coin my a HUGE amount by handling that coin like you did in these last few images.
Don't handle any coin you suspect to be of considerable value by its flat surfaces (the obverse and reverse) Especially without white cotton gloves.
If you have no gloves, only handle by the edge of it.
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I have been following this. Please let us know how it turns out.
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Interesting obverse - die crack thru W and E into hair and that rim from K5 thru K8
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