1943 S Lincoln Wheat Penny

You can't see the lines I am talking about from the top view you have to look at it in the light and at an angle.

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Appears to be a normal, common 1943S zinc plated, steel cent. It's seen some circulation and the lines and stain are just a consequence of that circulation. It's worth about 5-10 cents. The 1943's were all highly hoarded, it's a fairly low-value coin to collectors.

Keep looking and good luck!

I wish the photos showed the true look of the coin it is very nice even if its not worth much I'm glad to have it.

Its a very solid struck '43S, probably early die state. The '43's because of being steel, a harder metal than copper, ruined the dies quicker, leaving missing or partial digits, faint mintmarks. Looks like you have one with some original zinc coating left.

If its single, a 2x2 cardboard holder, in a collection form an album form is recommended. Not much will prevent a coin from deterioration once it starts other than give it a bath in acetone and put in a holder away from further exposure. Handling is key, hold by edge, use cloth gloves on precious ones. Don't recommend the folder form, the albums have inserts viewable from both sides and are non-pvc, stay away from PVC. For precious coins there are products such as Cointains, a round, sized protector. For your "steelie" a 2x2 would be fine.

BTW, I use surgical exam gloves, works OK for me and cheaper than the cotton gloves from coin supply firms.

Just wondering,can't tell for sure from the pics but it kinda looks re-plated?
John1

Good theory. Perhaps, whether plated or not, a drop of water sat there and precipitated a rust spot.



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Look into buying what is called a 2x2 inch flip. Place that coin in there and seal with staples. Should last a long, long time.