1943 Copper Colored Steel Penny. - Coin Community Forum

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Henrydfain6607 Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 07:54 am I have an Copper colored 1943 steel penny that I've had for a minute. I thought it was just rust. Could someone tell me what you think. * Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! * Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21655 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 08:14 am Looks like the zinc has worn of exposing the steel core which has started to rust. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 08:25 am A steel cent that was probably copper plated at one time . Most of the copper and zinc has worn off and the steel is rusting . Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 08:27 am Rust breaking through the zinc coating. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5240 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 08:30 am Two sure ways to tell if a 1943 cent is copper or steel. Weigh it and does it stick to a magnet. You'll always find your answer doing those two things. Report this Post to the Staff
Kloccwork419 Pillar of the Community United States 1359 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 08:39 am Its rust and heavily cleaned Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54283 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 09:14 am Free Opinion: never copper plated, just rust and environmental discoloration. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 10:49 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/16/2021 1:22 pm Weight will tell you which it is: Copper 3.11 grams Steel 2.7 grams Steel will be strongly magnetic. (Jumps to a magnet) Report this Post to the Staff
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