1943 Copper US Penny

Superunlimited · December 2, 2004 5:55AM

I have a 1943 copper penny. I now want to sell this penny. I need some advise. I live in a small town in Florida. I am of course willing to travel to sell the penny but I am concerned about going to a dealer that is not trustworthy that would just steal the penny ( take it an claim
that I never had such a coin). How does one go about selling a valuable coin and not get cheated?

XpipedreamR · December 2, 2004 6:03AM

My advice is to hold a magnet to the penny, and when it sticks, add it to the big jar with the rest of the pennies.

lloydmincy · December 2, 2004 6:07AM

I dont believe you have a copper 1943 cent. Get a magnet, and if it sticks to it, then it is NOT copper. If it does NOT stick, it still may be a fake. Call me at 248-935-7003 if you have any questions.

Lloyd

Steve · December 2, 2004 6:11AM

James,
Seriously, you do need to find a magnet to test if the coin MIGHT be the very valuable one you hope it is. If the magnet attracts your coin, then it is just a copper plated steel cent and is worth just one cent. If the magnet does NOT attract your coin, then other tests need to be done to make sure it is a valuable coin. Please do this test and come back here and report what you find. Others will be happy to help you through this with good advise. Good luck,
Steve

MJPHELAN · December 2, 2004 6:19AM

If it does not stick to the magnet, and it passes other tests; send it to PCGS

itsnotjustme · December 2, 2004 6:21AM

If it does not stick, borrow a jewler's loop and look carefully at the date. Could it be a 5 or 8 modified to look like a 3?

KollectorKing · December 2, 2004 6:22AM

Even if it passes the magnet and weight test, it could be an altered 43, ie from a 48 or 45 penny.

itsnotjustme · December 2, 2004 6:23AM

p.s. Welcome to the boards! You found a great place to ask questions before bothering to visit a dealer. And if you do visit a dealer and he/she says it is fake, but then offers a token price for it, take your coin and run.

grip · December 2, 2004 6:24AM

Can you post a picture?
Al

pharmer · December 2, 2004 6:40AM

Welcome! How did the magnet test go?

coinguy89 · December 2, 2004 6:41AM

Good luck, hope its real. Welcome to the boards.

If it is real send it to PCGS.

tsacch · December 2, 2004 6:46AM

Send it to anacs instead of PiGCGS, they will make you wait a jillion months to get it back.

Wolf359 · December 2, 2004 7:23AM

Welcome to the boards. If that is indeed a 1943 copper penny, you'll have many reputable dealers on this board you can trust who have handled dozens of rare coins. See if it passes the magnet and other tests first. The final test would be certification by a respected service like PCGS, ANACS, or NGC. You'll see much more for a rare coin when it's been certified.

Good luck.

Cam40 · December 2, 2004 7:39AM

mgoodm3 · December 2, 2004 7:39AM

Welcome.

ldhair · December 2, 2004 7:44AM

Welcome Superunlimited.
There are many dealers you can trust here.
Folks here have seen thousands of fakes in the past.
I really hope yours is real

ss350camaro · December 2, 2004 8:19AM

alt id

?

ldhair · December 2, 2004 8:24AM

Someday one of these is going to be real.
I can't wait. We may all look like fools but it would be really cool.

Superunlimited · December 2, 2004 9:29AM

Did that test. It did NOT stick. I say again it did not stick.

pharmer · December 2, 2004 9:32AM

Well, I'll tell ya what I thought. Again, I am ashamed to say I looked at the Pinatubo Bros newest listing yesterday (3944547383, the newest challange lot), and the nut(s) include a purported email from someone who claims to have been abused here, who advises them to lurk here or create an ID or something.

I also checked the past purchases of pennylane, and found that he/she/it bought numerous low grade cheap items from one seller in Florida, items which seemed to ring a bell re: the listings which became subjects of toning adventures.

I really was going to keep it to myself, it's gone on too long, but the alt id guess, and their new listing today (some hoard) says it is their last, and they have some very choice words for smoeone on their way out the door.

TUMUSS · December 2, 2004 9:36AM

I am skeptical to say the least....Please prove me wrong with photos and future certification number.

Russ · December 2, 2004 9:39AM

I also have a copper 1943 penny.

Doesn't everybody?

Russ, NCNE

dbldie55 · December 2, 2004 9:43AM

<< I also have a copper 1943 penny.

Doesn't everybody?

Russ, NCNE >>

I have a 1943 and 1943-D. The 3 is even correct on mine.

Superunlimited · December 2, 2004 9:47AM

It passed.

MORGANHUNTER2 · December 2, 2004 9:52AM

please post a pic if you have a digital camera- I'm sure some of the members here even with some sarcasm may be able to see if what you have should be submitted for verification. don't waste good money sending to a TPG without some eyeballs.

ldhair · December 2, 2004 10:00AM

Superunlimited
Please post an image.
Someone here can tell you what you have.
If you would like PM me and email the image to me.
I would be happy to post it for you.

MadMarty · December 2, 2004 10:11AM

How come I think this one smells like the gold 64 Lincoln from a month ago...

ldhair · December 2, 2004 10:18AM

Oh now, it don't stink that much yet.
Come on Superunlimited.
Let's post a pic.

L he's offline.
It stinks.

Baley · December 2, 2004 10:33AM

copper? how pedestrian! I've got a Gold penny:

haletj · December 2, 2004 11:15AM

<< I also have a copper 1943 penny. >>

I'm waiting for Gerry or LloydMincy to also post that statement.

flaminio · December 2, 2004 11:17AM

<< It passed. >>

Get it certified. ANACS is your best bet -- they don't require being a dealer or joining a club or anything. Go to www.anacs.com to get the form to send it in for certification.

Uncertified, it's borderline worthless. Certified, it's worth thousands. No brainer for a coin like this.

bosox · December 2, 2004 11:40AM

Perhaps ANACS or PCGS will offer a two for one deal with whoever BIN's this one.

Linky-Poo To SleazeBay

grip · December 2, 2004 11:43AM

You were told to use a magnet,not a magot..Just kidding,wish you all the luck
Send me a scan,or someone on the boards and we will post it.
Al

lloydmincy · December 2, 2004 12:23PM

Haletj:

I have THREE of them. (hahaha).

MFH · December 2, 2004 12:26PM

Welcome !!!

Are you aware that you could bring this coin to NGC in Sarasota ?
It shouldn't too far a drive from anywhere in Florida to get there.
Where in Florida do you live ?...(Naples, here ! )

Make sure that the 3 isn't a redo of a 5 or an 8. If its correct in shape and a magnet doesn't attach itself to your coin, it may very well be worth your while to make that trip to NGC.

Ist of all, post a picture to this Forum thread. We could save you alot of wasted driving time ( in case the coin is not the "real Mc Coy". )

GOOD LUCK !!!

Nickelback · December 2, 2004 12:29PM

Welcome from another new forum member. After reading the posted replies to your enquiry, it validates my opinion that most of the people on this forum are well-intentioned - and sometimes unintentionally critical of questions from "Newbies." But you can learn a lot, so good luck. And I'd love to see some pictures as well!

Wolf359 · December 2, 2004 2:42PM

lol. I think he's looking for offers. "It passed" won't do it. Post a photo, get it certified and people will listen.

ER · December 2, 2004 5:25PM

Anything new?

wam98 · December 2, 2004 5:34PM

No, still waiting.

Some interesting facts and history at Coinfacts.com about the 1943 Bronze Lincoln cent.

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caitlin · December 3, 2004 11:38AM

Yes please post an image.

wayneme · December 3, 2004 12:24PM

Hi
Don't let the BS stop you from posting a photo most of these guys are kidding
the rest don't really matter this board is like real life you have to take the good with the bad but the best info
in the world on coins comes with the deal so post away and forget the rest
and welcome to the boards

pharmer · December 4, 2004 3:16AM

Scepticism in this case is natural. Quite a claim right out of the gate, he/she came here asking, no reason for lack of backup info like a photo. Keep posting indeed, and the lack of that is telling.

ozzysdad · December 4, 2004 4:06AM

<< How come I think this one smells like the gold 64 Lincoln from a month ago... >>

Marty Bite my shorts

poorguy · December 4, 2004 4:35AM

Here's mine. Found it in change at a gas station.

poorguy · December 4, 2004 4:38AM

I'd personally take this coin to a TPG and have it graded or authenticated before asking a dealer to buy it. If it doesn't stick to a magnet, post a picture or scan of it and we can certainly provide you with some insight to determine it's authenticity.

ER · December 4, 2004 10:56AM

MadMarty · December 4, 2004 11:06AM

<< << How come I think this one smells like the gold 64 Lincoln from a month ago... >>

Marty Bite my shorts >>

lloydmincy · December 30, 2004 2:22AM

UPDATE:

I had left Jim my cell phone number on this thread to call me, and he did. Back and forth calling, and then he finally was able to send me a digital picture of his 1943 "copper" cent. The picture was actually great, but....

....the SECOND I looked at it, I knew it wasn't even CLOSE to being authentic. I will save him the embarressment of even posting the pic. It looked like a 1948 D that was attempted to become a 1943.

-----Lloyd

JadeRareCoin · December 30, 2004 2:31AM

Way to go Lloyd.

Shamika · December 30, 2004 3:04AM

I was wondering what ever happened to this coin. Thanks!

EagleEye · December 30, 2004 5:01AM

Bob Campbell in SLC, UT has a real 1943-S AU-58 PCGS. About 1999 I offered him $50,000 for it. He was ready to sell, and would have but some yahoo in Idaho reported a false-find story to the press and the resulting interest queered my deal. It's now on display at the ANA museum (Bob still owns it and has turned down $100,000)

ANA museum link

I did get a chance to own some 1944 steel cents.

1943 Copper US Penny

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