What Do You Think Of This Odd 1943 Penny?

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Shorzy Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 6:23 pm I bought a roll of wheats recently, and as I was going through them I came upon this coin. The obverse looks like a 1943 copper penny. The rim looks like metal and the reverse looks like an odd mix of both. Its really strange looking. Any thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 6:28 pm In all likelhood just a fake or some sort. Can you give us the weight, please. Report this Post to the Staff
Shorzy Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 6:37 pm 2.78gm. I suspected that too. I checked with a magnet too... magnetic. Do you think someone was trying to create a fake? Is there any other possible reason it would look this way? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 6:45 pm Guessing it was just plated at one point, and the plating is wearing off. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94765 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 8:14 pm could have been plated a long time ago.. 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
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15389 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 8:15 pm Interesting novelty - but that is all it is. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73654 Posts	Posted 12/31/2023 10:47 pm Might have been plated at one time. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19931 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 01:19 am PMD, plated Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36531 Posts	Posted 01/01/2024 11:48 am So many 43's have been plated. Report this Post to the Staff
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