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New Member
Morocco
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Hello , i need your help to identfy this coin and guide me if this is a guenine or fake 1943 cent coin. thanks Hamoudi  
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New Member
 Morocco
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this coin doesn't take the magnet and the weight is 3,30 gr
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Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
 to CCF. A copper cent should weigh 3.1 grams +/- .13 grams. Being that heavy, 3.30 grams makes me think it is heavily plated. Why it doesn't stick to a strong magnet is puzzling me. Wait for the pros to chime in. John1 
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Valued Member
Canada
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Nope. I don't think so. A few weird issues with that coin. Definitely not a U.S. mint product IMHO. Given past discussions on this forum, might as well not put them out in the open though.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Please show us much larger, sharper pics please.  to the CCF!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
751 Posts |
I have a Chinese 1943 Copper counterfeit one cent coin. It is non magnetic, HOWEVER it does weigh spot on at 3.11g. Please post a close up, if it is counterfeit, the details should appear rather grainy/sandy looking as the coins are cast not struck. Dan 
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Valued Member
United States
65 Posts |
Dont get rid of it until your positive its fake, it could be worth big bucks
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Pillar of the Community
United States
751 Posts |
After enlarging your photo, it appears to have many of the same markers my coin has. Yet it does have some very authentic appearing areas. Because of the weight I have to say Counterfeit. Where did you find it. OIf in circulation, where has it been for 76 years ?
Dan
Edited by Panther 03/13/2019 2:22 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Quote: Wait for the pros to chime in. When it comes to LWC and LMC John1 you are a pro. 
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Moderator
 United States
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 to the Community!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Moderator
 United States
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Genuine 1943 copper cents are EXTREMELY rare.
How did you get this one?
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Moderator
 United States
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mcshilling, Much appreciated but like I have said many times,I am wrong 20% of the time. You made my day Mike  John1 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
751 Posts |
What is the final consensus ? Fake or Real.
Dan
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
There's a weakness in the strike that concerns me like it maybe fake. The color looks off as well. That is my concern. The strike should be stronger.
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 United States
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