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Dallywopper Valued Member United States 70 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 06:03 am Howdy, I noticed three things on this steel cent. Please tell me what you think. First, there appears to be a die crack along the bottom. Correct? Second, something is hiding behind the 3 in 1943. DD? And lastly, is that mint mark normal? The coin is in pretty great shape, so I don't think its PMD. Thanks for taking a look. Have a great day. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 102762 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 07:23 am Yep, nice die crack, behind the 3? sort of - it is a die chip inside the loop of the 3. As for the Mint Mark - a nice photo would be nice to see. I'll add that this coin looks like it was replated. (far too shiny) A normal steel cent will be more of a matte finish. 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19415 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 07:24 am Yes on the die crack.. Not seeing anything odd with the 3. There may be a small die chip within the top portion of the 3. Mint marks were placed by hand back then so their position/orientation can vary a bit. Given the lighting, the coin looks to be plated (reprocessed)--especially in the 3rd and 4th photos. Consider posting a pic of the rim, taken end-on. That could tell us more about the possibility of the coin being plated. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21773 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 08:04 am Need a close up of the MM to tell whether it is normal or not. Looking at the rippled effect of the fields on the close up, it looks plated to me. A clear photo of the edge will verify this. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 09:01 am Looks plated to me as well. Report this Post to the Staff
bugil46 Pillar of the Community United States 579 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 12:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 12:25 pm Pretty much a steel cent now with the plating. On the '9' that is die wear. There is a nice die crack on the coin, but the value will be reduced a lot because it was plated over. These cents should not look that shiny: Altered surfaces drop the value a lot. (Problem coins) So it was a die event coin. But the condition now, is undesirable now. Report this Post to the Staff
Dallywopper Valued Member United States 70 Posts	Posted 02/22/2023 8:34 pm So they basically ruined the coin... lame. Well, ya gotta learn somehow. I assume even if I could "un-plate" it, the value is toast. Thanks for all the input. May your good deeds bring you many treasures! Report this Post to the Staff
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