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New Member
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Hi everyone. Been lurking here for awhile and decided to become active as I've developed an interest in coins lately.
So my first question is what things can I look for to spot a fake 1944 steel penny?
Let's say I have one that is magnetic, weighs 2.7g on the dot, and all the letters and numbers look correct and aren't misaligned, what else can I do to verify it's authenticity? I've heard an authentic steel penny should hold some magnetism as well after coming in contact with a strong magnet. I have also heard about the gravity test using water and a paper clip. Aside from these things, what could I look for visually beforehand?
Also, am I correct in saying the "S" mm was the rarest for this year?
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Valued Member
United States
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Besides the tests you mentioned the only thing I can think of is sending it to be authenticated with a grading company like PCGS. Also, you are correct that the 1944 S is the rarest.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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And then if it is genuine, then you have a major rarity worth serious money. Yeah, getting it authenticated by a TPG would be a good idea. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Could be plated. Can we please see a photo or two of it?   to the CCF!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Zinc coated bronze pennies are not magnetic.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just slightly so if plated with steel or nickel. But not like a steel cent that jumps to a magnet.
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New Member
 United States
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Here's some pics. Thoughts?  Edited by denraweb
01/29/2021 9:40 pm
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New Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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That ear sure has some strange things going on with it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I have to agree. When compared to the PCGS example, it's falling short. It's leaving me crave Chinese food.  |
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 United States
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New Member
United States
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Quote: Numisma Posted - Yesterday : 11:12 pm It doesn't look quite right to me, especially the date. Compared to the real deal ( https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin...teel/82731), your fours look strangely rounded. The coin also has a bit of a bubbly appearance. Yeah I see that too. Did the Chinese ones meet the magnetism and weight requirements? How far did they go as far as making these counterfeit pennies? Quote:
Rothery Posted - Yesterday : 11:46 pm
That ear sure has some strange things going on with it. Maybe he wrestled?  Quote: jbuck Posted - Yesterday : 11:55 pm to the Community! Thanks!!  Edited by denraweb
01/30/2021 02:32 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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The mint mark is the wrong style and in wrong location.
There are only two known 1944 steel cents with a "S" mint mark.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMHO, counterfeit. Every "4" is different on Lincoln cents from the 1940s, including both fours on a 1944. As others have noted, neither four on your coin matches the style of the fours on a 1944.
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