Need Help Identifying An Odd 1943 Steel Wheat Cent

Sorry for the delay in my response, we have had one family issue after another this year and finally things have settled down.

I really appreciate the input from everyone. I was thinking on the same lines, as some of you have suggested, that it might be an unplated steel planchet. This coin was kept protected, so there is a possibility that the steel would not show any rust. I can understand that someone would counterfeit a 1943, to try to fool someone that is not very experienced in what to watch for when purchasing a coin. I noticed the differences in the details (especially the nose)on the obverse, and also the font on the reverse and discussed it with my better half. He also thought that it was different and suggested that I get some input from someone else that is involved in collecting. I don't by any means think this is a high dollar coin, I guess it's uniqueness peaked my interest and more out of curiosity wondered if anyone had seen anything like it. The magnet test verified to me it was not a silver planchet, but the lighter weight and thinner width, combined with the standard diameter, suggested that it was missing the plating. I think it is an attractive coin, and it has what looks to be uncirculated detail. I thought about trying to find a reputable dealer in the area, but unfortunately we are lacking any in the rural North East Iowa area. So that led me to the forum to see what others might be able to suggest about the coin. Personally, I don't really pay much attention to the '43's, but this one jumped out at me and made me take notice because of it's oddities. If I happen to get into an area that has a good coin dealer available I might stop in and have them take a look at it, just to satisfy my relentless want of knowing more about it. If nothing else, it has been a great conversation piece and led me to this forum which allowed me to meet more "numismatic fanatics" that are willing to try to help me in my 1943 coin quest!