1943 S Steel/Zinc Penny Error? - Coin Community Forum

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CoinNut75 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 1:34 pm I found this in a large change collection of tens of thousands of wheat pennies and I've never seen anything like it. I've seen the 43s rust but this looks like it has a coat of steel/zinc over a copper core. Has anyone seen this before? Report this Post to the Staff

bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24150 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 1:37 pm Looks like it was plated at one point and now it's wearing off. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinNut75 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 1:48 pm I'm guessing it was plated with a copper colored material to fool people? I'm not sure. Report this Post to the Staff
1847bill Valued Member United States 465 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 1:48 pm Check with a magnet. It looks like copper to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 1:48 pm I think that nails it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24150 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 1:51 pm Quote: Check with a magnet. It looks like copper to me. It looks like steel with a copper plating coming off. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 2:03 pm I have a collection of plated 43 Cents. And some are Copper plated and yours appears to be one of those. The Copper is wearing off now. Those coins were plated with Zinc, Tin, Copper, Chrome and a even Silver. Just something for people to do. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinNut75 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 12/09/2020 4:44 pm Yup this one is magnetic. Thanks for the help! Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2333 Posts	Posted 12/11/2020 07:25 am Looking forward to other finds in your tens of thousands search...lets see what you find. Good Luck! smat Report this Post to the Staff
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