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*** Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. Titles are Important! ***It's in pretty good shape.  
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Lincoln's cheek and part of the collar on his jacket looks like worn flat.
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 when you are building your collection loving each coin in your collection is always the best way to assemble your sets. What makes you happy will change as you become more educated, but that is one goal that will remain the same. We look forward to your participation. |
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to CCF. I am glad that you really like it,but truth be told it is a low grade and has been harshly cleaned. There for it is a good hole filler for your album but has no collector value above face,sorry. John1  |
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To CCF , If you don't mind , can I ask you why you really like this coin ?  |
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I remember how much my first steel cent meant to me. I still enjoy finding them regardless the condition. to the group, tommccorm. |
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to the Community! |
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tommccorm! Glad you're here. If that is your first steelie, I'm sure it is an exciting find. Seeing a coin that is so obviously different from the other cents is eye-opening. If it is your first one, put it in a 2X2 Mylar coin flip and write "1st Steel Cent" or something to that effect on the flip. The zinc coating on that '43 is wearing away and exposing the steel underneath. Rust / corrosion will progress unless you protect it. Put it in a spot where you are keeping your special coins. We all have that first coin that sparks our interest in collecting. Mine was a Walking Liberty half dollar my father had. Have fun and buckle up. It's a bumpy ride! "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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If that is your first steelie, I'm sure it is an exciting find. Seeing a coin that is so obviously different from the other cents is eye-opening. If it is your first one, put it in a 2X2 Mylar coin flip and write "1st Steel Cent" or something to that effect on the flip. The first are always special.  |
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to the CCF! |
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If that is your first steelie, I'm sure it is an exciting find. Seeing a coin that is so obviously different from the other cents is eye-opening. If it is your first one, put it in a 2X2 Mylar coin flip and write "1st Steel Cent" or something to that effect on the flip. AGREE 100%! Welcome to CC!  Unfortunately, your coin is only special if it's the first one you found. Numismatically, it's worth only a couple cents since it had corroded and been cleaned at some point. Also, contrary to common folklore among non-collectors, the 1943's are not very valuable even in perfect condition. There were widely hoarded so they're plentiful and cheap in today's market. Here is an example of the type/condition of 1943's collectors are interested in:   Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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