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You should receive an e-mail from CCF noting it has been moved. The link to the thread is the same, regardless of the forum in which it is posted.
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1942. I think someone may have been attempting to "chase" or move the metal to create a fake 1943 copper cent, and done a botch job on it. Could also be coincidental PMD, or post-mint damage, which is the term that refers to damage such as gouges, scratches, etc. that happens once the coin has left the mint. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Thank you Paralyse. I'm very new to this so I wanted to check. I thought it was also
1942 d. It was that dark curved line under the two made me wonder if it was possible it was
A three prior to the coin being damaged. Thank you for your help with this. I very much appreciate it.
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@ SadiesAngel as a new collector there is one thing that is highly recommended which is to buy a Red Book. It is the top collectors guide for coin collecting. You can find it or be able to order at some of your local bookstores or from any of the online coin supply retailers. I have been collecting coins since 1966 and buy a new copy every two years. I use it a lot for information about the 19th and pre 1964 20th century coins I collect. |
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Thank you Gyrene7483, I will have to look into
getting one. Thank you.
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In 1943, cents were made of steel due to the war, so that's a good way to tell if you're not sure. However, 1943 Copper Cents have been found. Same with 1944 Steel ones. Pays to look, look, look. and  You never know what you'll find in and on coins. |
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Thank you just carl.
So if this is a 1942 D than it is normal for it to be copper? This one is definitely is not magnetic.
I was just so baffled by the year, I couldn't tell if it was a 42 or 43.
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So if this is a 1942 D than it is normal for it to be copper? Yup. No zincs that year. |
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Thank you SilverStackerKid
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