Real Or Counterfeit/Fake 1943 Copper Cent?

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quartbeer New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 01/07/2022 10:18 pm Hello everyone, just found this Lincoln Penny 1943 butt it appears to weigh too much. 4.58 grams. Fake? Report this Post to the Staff

merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 01:52 am Fake also. You really should create your own post as this is an old posting. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34426 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 06:08 am @qb, first welcome to CCF. Second, as noted by @ml best practice is to start a new thread for each new coin. I have split your post off of the original thread here: http://goccf.com/t/403634 "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 Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54282 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 08:27 am There are jillions of fakes out there, but only a few dozen genuine examples. Overwhelming odds are: FAKE. 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
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 08:36 am to the Community. Fake IMHO. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 08:58 am Fake, especially given the weight. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97062 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 1:00 pm ya, given the extreme overweight of this coin, screams FAKE. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6116 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 2:32 pm Fascinating coin. But when asking about a possible counterfeit you could give a few more details, such as if it sticks to a magnet and a photo of the reverse. The biggest thing that is off though is the weight, which is about 1.5X the weight of a copper cent. So is it 1.5 times as thick or does it have a larger diameter? The strike itself is pretty close to a real 1943, so would be interested in more info on the coin to try and figure out what's going on. Most all counterfeits are lower in weight than the target coin, but this one is much higher. Why? Report this Post to the Staff
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Real Or Fake 1943 Copper Cent?