REAL OR FAKE 1943 S PENNY?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by abdel, Oct 11, 2019.

  1. abdel

    abdel Well-Known Member

    Hi to everybody, My friend found old 1943 s penny, He needs help to know if this is a real penny or just copper filled.
    Thanks in advance.
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  2. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Seems as if a magnet is the easiest way to see if it’s copper coated steel.
     
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Non were officially struck that year in copper, they were zinc coated steel.
    Weigh it.
    If it weighs 3.11 grams then it has been altered.
     
  4. Kronos

    Kronos Well-Known Member

  5. abdel

    abdel Well-Known Member

    No... it doesn't stick to a magnet
     
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  6. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Need better images to determine if it is cast or Chinese fake. The tiny voids along the edge make it a good suspect to be cast.
     
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  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    What does it weigh ?
     
  8. abdel

    abdel Well-Known Member

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  9. Joe2007

    Joe2007 Collector

    Sure is missing a lot of detail, probably a steel cent coated with copper for amusement or intent to deceive.
     
  10. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    The pictures are awful.

    Have you weighed it ?
     
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