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New Member
United States
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Hi guys, first I wanted to thank for helping identify counterfeited mule coin last week, it was disappointing but I learned my lesson, again thank you! I have another 2 one cent coins that randomly came in the past, a non-steel 1943 D cent and strange 1945 D cent, can you please take a look and let me know what you think about these, I would really appreciate it. 1943 coin is 2.70grams/0.095oz, unfortunately I have only 2 close ups of reverse with many scratches, I missed some files when saving, I might be able to get more close ups tomorrow if needed:     1945 coin is 3.16grams/0.112oz seems very strange, these are the best images from the same miniscope:         Edited by alexgains
10/18/2020 03:02 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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First is thin copper plating over zinc coated steel.
Second is thick copper plating over a standard brass cent.
Both probably done in a high school lab experiment.
Both worth keeping to educate yourself for identifying further similar coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Most likely right.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5240 Posts |
Does the 1943 stick to a magnet? The 2.70 suggests it is plated steel.
Edited by Jim0815
10/18/2020 09:25 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7562 Posts |
I agree with the 43 being plated, but the 45 seems to be a Dryer Coin to me. |
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New Member
 United States
13 Posts |
1943 doesn't stick to the magnet, to verify I have a 1943 steel which did stick to a magnet, I don't know if it changes anything, isn't the weight too low for steel coin?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I believe 2.7g is the correct weight for a steel cent. The plating may negate the magnetic effect.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Please please please ONE coin per thread. It really helps us to address your questions/concerns individually. Thanks. to the CCF!  |
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Forum Dad
 United States
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Looks like the 43 has the tell-tale Chinese counterfeit die chip.
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Posted 10/18/2020 09:08 am
