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Godking215 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 8:29 pm Can anyone tell me if this can be saved I have looked at it several ways and saw 1944 it's magnetic weighs 2.7 but can it be saved? Report this Post to the Staff

Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 8:33 pm I'm going to say it's a 43. Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 9:02 pm to the CCF! I'm with Cujohn, it's almost certain that this is a '43. The rust and corrosion have made it impossible to tell if it's a 4 or a misshapen 3. Someone with the right tools may be able to check the measurements of the devices and compare them the '43 and '44 for a definitive answer on the date. I would think that this coin is far too gone for any kind of restoration. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Edited by Yokozuna 03/01/2024 9:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19142 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 9:08 pm Agree with all above. A closer-in, very sharp pic of the date would be useful. What does the reverse look like? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 9:09 pm Why on earth do you think this is a '44? to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 9:17 pm Quote: can it be saved? With that level of corrosion, I can't see how it could be saved. "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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73932 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 9:25 pm Weight is on point for a '43. It's too far gone to be saved. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10497 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 10:02 pm Well, at least you started a new topic - "gracias" Quote: Thanks for all the helpful info much appreciated I do have one more question. This can't be saved can it I for sure looked at it several ways and saw 1944 but I'm not confident Saved from what? Throw that dude into a fountain while you are making a wish. Yes, that coin is beyond help. Report this Post to the Staff
Godking215 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 03/01/2024 10:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/02/2024 03:49 am Try soaking in distilled water.You may be able to see the 1943 better,but the coin is beyond saving. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1762 Posts	Posted 03/02/2024 12:41 pm @Godking215 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 03/02/2024 6:24 pm water or acetone soak may clear up the date question. Can you post up an image (a closeup) of the date area? 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
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