1943 Steel Penny Prooflike What Is It Worth?

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Steven49 Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 07/06/2020 10:15 pm I have many 1943 steel pennies but one stands out for it eye appeal. It has a proof like appearance with no visible marks.i know common grade examples are worth very little but I was hoping this would grade high. I attached picture and would appreciate opinions. I have no idea what distinguishes the differences between the mint state grades. Edited by Steven49 07/06/2020 10:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/06/2020 10:28 pm Looks possibly re-processed. Can you show us the coin with different lighting and the edge, please. Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 07/06/2020 10:32 pm almost definitly plated Report this Post to the Staff
Steven49 Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 07/07/2020 12:09 am Here are more pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/07/2020 08:21 am Definitely re-processed (plated). No value above face, sorry. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189665 Posts	Posted 07/07/2020 08:32 am Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/07/2020 08:40 am A common practice to reprocess 1943 steel Lincolns mostly for novelty but some scrupulous dealers will try to profit from them . Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/07/2020 09:21 am Quote: I have many 1943 steel pennies but one stands out for it eye appeal. It has a proof like appearance with no visible marks. Too bad the Mint only made proof sets from 1936-1942, no 43's . I would have loved to see what a proof 1943 steelie would have looked like ! BTW the Mint resumed making proof sets starting 1950 . Report this Post to the Staff
Steven49 Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 07/07/2020 6:05 pm Thanks everyone for your help. I've had the coin for many years so I am not out any money. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 07/08/2020 11:15 am One of my favorite coins. I have well over 4,000 of them. And a sort of replated collection of them also. So many have been replated with Copper, Chrome, Tin, Zinc and maybe even Silver. I'd like to get one plated in Gold and Silver. Report this Post to the Staff
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