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I was lookin through a 25 $ box of pennies and found a 1943 copper penny. I didnt even know that it was a rare find I was just getting the 95% copper out of the rolls . It wasnt until I was looking up " most valuable coins" and blam, I got one of thoes. I wane back and it was there.
I looked at it though magnification and it was a copper 1943 penny. I did the magnet test and it passed its not an altered 48 . I put it next to a steel penny and it looks good to me. What should I do?
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What should I do? Don't get too excited. This is a VERY commonly counterfeited coin. It is highly unlikely it is a genuine coin from the mint because there are only a few known real bronze 1943 cents. If genuine, we are talking serious money. Please post an in focus image of both the obverse and reverse of the coin, and we will help you decide what to do after that. |
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to CCF. Post good quality photos and an accurate weight. John1  |
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to the CCF. Concur with the advise already given ... post accurate photos of both sides and a weight - then we can help you. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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@Stoxin, first welcome to CCF. Second, other than repeating what others have already stated, I would vigorously recommend not trying to clean this coin. As mentioned above, it most likely is nothing, but just in case, don't try to "improve" it in any way.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Awaiting photos... |
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We are really going to need pictures.
Errers and Varietys.
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Weight is the second step after pictures.
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Also, weigh the coin and see if it sticks to a magnet. |
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I'm eating popcorn watching this thread
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I'm on the edge of my seat. Thanks, Doug.  |
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LOL! I like that Halo1st.
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To CCF , actually the very first thing you should do is holder that Penney , meaning protect it in a 2x2 coin holder or cloth pouch anything so it don't get banged up . As mentioned DO NOT clean the coin in any way . We must see photos clear and close up of entire coin both sides also the weight in grams is a must . Good luck .  |
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And, a little over 24 hours later, nothing. Halo, I'm no longer on the edge of my seat. I hope he has it, but it pretty improbable.
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