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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi! So found this 1943S steel Lincoln Cent.pictures attached. Is it original or reprocessed and how can I be sure? Thanks for your opinions! This is the one area of cents I've never been even close to figuring out..    Edited by Big-Kingdom
01/12/2020 06:48 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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It's been reprocessed. All you have to do is look at the edge. It should show steel between the the zinc cladding.
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Moderator
 United States
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Agreed. Also way too shiny. Use the search box for tons of info. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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One of the most commonly plated coins on Earth. I've found some plated with Chrome, Tin, Zinc, Copper. So far none with Gold plating.  One thing for sure is the original ones do not shine like that. Zinc is rather dull. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A 1943 cent with original surfaces will have surfaces with a matte finish.
There are no proof 1943 cents so one with shiny surfaces has been reprocessed.
That also means no proof-like nor cameo varieties,
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5770 Posts |
Thanks for including the edge of the coin.
This one wouldn't need the image to confirm it's replated but it's always a good practice when asking about these steelies.
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We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Once you've seen a genuine uncirculated '43 cent, you'll never confuse the two.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4618 Posts |
Uncirculated vs. Reprocessed  ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Nice image Yokozuna. Very informative.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Thanks for the info everyone!I struggle with it because I usually either find them like this or they are corroded.
It's a good hole filler for me though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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that's an image worthy of saving, thanks for posting that, Yokozuna.
the uncirculated cent is a flatter, colder gray while the reprocessed cent is a much shinier, slightly warmer gray.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You have been given good advice here. The whole secret is in the colour. Bright, very shiny that looks as if the coin has just been spray painted with silver paint, that's how plating appears. Coop's photo above is spot on.  And/or, you can always ask us here if in doubt!  |
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