1943d possible bronze cent "Update in last post"

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 1:11AM

I was just going through some old wheats cents that I found around the house today. I happen to notice a 1943d bronze in appearance cent. I weighed it on an old triple beam which really isnt that accurate but it weighed 3 grams. Its probably a coated bronze cent but is their anything I should look for to see if its the real thing. This coin is beat up badly and I dont take pictures and I looked around for a magnet, but cant find one. Any help would be appreciated.

seemyauction · July 1, 2009 1:17AM

Magnet test.............

look on your fridge

bstat1020 · July 1, 2009 1:19AM

Magnet is the best.

How about a torpedo level in the garage?

Batman23 · July 1, 2009 1:19AM

<< Magnet test.............

look on your fridge >>

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 1:28AM

I have no magnets on the fridge, I'll have to go to the store and buy one.

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 1:29AM

I'm leaving now. I'll report back soon

FEC · July 1, 2009 1:33AM

If it doesnt stick to a magnet, the next most likely scenario is that its an altered date.

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 2:16AM

make sure you dont use the penny to help pay for the magnet.....that would be really self defeating.

anablep · July 1, 2009 2:18AM

<< make sure you dont use the penny to help pay for the magnet.....that would be really self defeating. >>

Lol... why even buy the magnet? Just stick the penny up to the magnet at the store!

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 2:25AM

HEY Thats probably the best example of clear thinking Ive ever seen on this learned board!!!

edited to add; but then you have the magnet at home for the NEXT time you find one of them.

InternetJunky · July 1, 2009 2:26AM

<< HEY Thats probably the best example of clear thinking Ive ever seen on this learned board!!!

edited to add; but then you have the magnet at home for the NEXT time you find one of them.

>>

Exactly what I was thinking. It'd cost more in gas to go to the store multiple times then to just buy a .99 cent magnet.

renomedphys · July 1, 2009 2:28AM

Ooooooh! The suspense is killing me!

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 2:57AM

this is all wrong. we should be excited for the OP instead of this insane mockery

there IS a chance you know.......

kryptonitecomics · July 1, 2009 3:09AM

<< this is all wrong. we should be excited for the OP instead of this insane mockery

there IS a chance you know....... >>

This ain't are first rodeo

droopyd · July 1, 2009 3:15AM

<< this is all wrong. we should be excited for the OP instead of this insane mockery

there IS a chance you know....... >>

This would be the first "fresh" find in nearly 5 decades if it's legit.

fastrudy · July 1, 2009 3:37AM

How far away is the store?

We are waiting here!!

Robb · July 1, 2009 3:41AM

It passed the magnet test so JC quickly drove to the local B&M where he accepted the $10 offer from the shop owner. JC is now thrilled for selling at 1000x face.

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 3:45AM

Well, ya gotta go the the Steel store to buy a piece of steel to double check the magnet.

JedPlanchet · July 1, 2009 3:55AM

MisterBungle · July 1, 2009 3:57AM

He went to Bed Bath & Beyond and
got lost in the Beyond section.

~

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 4:03AM

Wouldnt it be a real hoot if he bought the magnet, and got a genuine 1943 copper cent in change????

pmac · July 1, 2009 4:51AM

<< Magnet test.............

look on your fridge >>

Most fridges have a magnetic sealing strip around the door to seal the door when it is closed. Mine has the added benefit of 892 magnets holding paper, etc. to the door and sides.

renomedphys · July 1, 2009 4:53AM

I just got a '29 in change so I guess anything's possible.

MisterBungle · July 1, 2009 4:57AM

"I just got a '29 in change so I guess anything's possible."
-----
Go buy a magnet and if it doesn't attract it, it could be real.

...and if you see JupitarCoins, tell him to come on back.

~

Walmann · July 1, 2009 5:00AM

Not back yet? Ran off to Vegas to continue beating the odds?

Type2 · July 1, 2009 5:01AM

Let him buy it we need to stimulate the economy. I hope it's it would be way cool.

Ed1840 · July 1, 2009 5:11AM

I got a 11s in change about 1 1/2 years ago, grades around vg., so anything is possible, even a golden ticket, just ask charlie bucket. Best of luck JC.

ziggy29 · July 1, 2009 5:16AM

<< I got a 11s in change about 1 1/2 years ago, grades around vg., so anything is possible, even a golden ticket, just ask charlie bucket. Best of luck JC.

>>

Sweet -- and a semi-key date to boot.

I've received a smattering of worn out P-mint Lincolns in the 1910s -- oldest coin I ever received in change was a 1910-P Lincoln. The oldest branch mint cent I can recall getting in change is still in my collection -- a 1942-D.

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 7:30AM

.............I sense by the silence from the OP that it stuck.

thats too bad. It would be wonderful to witness a great discovery like that by a forum member and share in his delight.

Ohhhhh well.

itsnotjustme · July 1, 2009 7:40AM

OP caught shoplifting when he picked up a magnet from the shelf, then reached in his pocket for the sent... with the magnet still in the hand.

seemyauction · July 1, 2009 7:44AM

<< 

<< Magnet test.............

look on your fridge >>

Most fridges have a magnetic sealing strip around the door to seal the door when it is closed. Mine has the added benefit of 892 magnets holding paper, etc. to the door and sides. >>

I should have been more specific...............I could have saved ya some gas and a lot of wear and tear on all the transistors of all the computers of the folks that have replied to this thread.

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 7:48AM

My younger daughter was a "door slammer". She carried this on as a fine art form. While she was having 'boy troubles' at age 15 or so....one day my wife and I came in and all the little magnets and slips of paper, photos etc etc were all rearranged on the fridge door. A few were still on the floor, some about five feet from the fridge.....

Without a second thought my wife yells toward my daughters tightly closed door "SO WHATS GOT YOU SO MAD NOW?"

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:14AM

Sorry folks as it turns out it is indeed a steel cent cause it does stick to a magnet, you could have fooled me by the looks of it. It looked bronze in appearance although it was quiet beat up looking. I though I might have hit the jackpot but thats how it goes for me. Mr. not lucky I should call myself.

illini420 · July 1, 2009 8:21AM

<< Sorry folks as it turns out it is indeed a steel cent cause it does stick to a magnet, you could have fooled me by the looks of it. It looked bronze in appearance although it was quiet beat up looking. I though I might have hit the jackpot but thats how it goes for me. Mr. not lucky I should call myself.

>>

Just in case, I'd double check to make sure a regular copper wheat cent doesn't stick to that same magnet

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:21AM

I just noticed the edge of the coin does not stick to the magnet. Any reason why?

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:23AM

<< 

<< Sorry folks as it turns out it is indeed a steel cent cause it does stick to a magnet, you could have fooled me by the looks of it. It looked bronze in appearance although it was quiet beat up looking. I though I might have hit the jackpot but thats how it goes for me. Mr. not lucky I should call myself.

>>

Just in case, I'd double check to make sure a regular copper wheat cent doesn't stick to that same magnet

>>

I did that.

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:25AM

Could it be a combination of both metals?

Rob85635 · July 1, 2009 8:26AM

Old DC motors, speakers, broken hard drives are good sources for magnets. The hard drive magnet is especially strong.

If you have none of those then do what I learned as a kid, make your own magnet. Find a steel nail or some other like item made of steel, some insualted copper wire and a battery. Keeping an inch or so of wire free, wrap the insulated wire around the nail starting from one end, keep it wrapped tightly and spiral it all the way to the other end of the nail or until you run out of wire (only wrap down once and do not overlap wire, there is no need to waste wire). Make sure you leave enough wire on both ends so you can strip a small amount exposing the copper. Tape one end to the positive terminal on the battery and one to the negative, which end you tape matters not.

Congratulations, you have now made your own electromagnet. As long as the battery is connected it will be magnetic. Leave it long enough and you can create a fairly permanent magnet. You can now test your penny. To check the strength of your magnet try some paper clips, staples, other nails, or whatever else you have that is steel or iron.

*** Mandated "Don't sue me." warnings ***

- Do not leave unattended as the wire will warm up (perhaps almost un-noticably, perhaps quite warm).
- Do not use to strong a battery or electrical source, you could melt the wire and insulation or burn yourself or worse set something on fire (a standard AA, C, or D battery will work fine).
- I am not responisble for anyone who does this, you do so at your own risk. I am not responsible for any errors in my instructions, if you really care enough, google it... I am sure you will find lots of projects with better instructions than mine.

*** End of Mandated "Don't sue me." warnings ***

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:29AM

<< I just noticed the edge of the coin does not stick to the magnet. Any reason why? >>

Can someone answer this question for me?

GrumpyEd · July 1, 2009 8:30AM

<< I just noticed the edge of the coin does not stick to the magnet. Any reason why? >>

Magnet is too weak, it needs more surface area. A stronger magnet would get it on the edge.

I was going to say what Rob said, try a speaker, just stick it on the back of the speaker. They have strong magnets.

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:33AM

<< 

<< I just noticed the edge of the coin does not stick to the magnet. Any reason why? >>

Magnet is too weak, it needs more surface area. A stronger magnet would get it on the edge.

I was going to say what Rob said, try a speaker, just stick it on the back of the speaker. They have strong magnets.

>>

This is a strong magnet it is 3"x5"

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:35AM

Funny thing is when dropping a real wheat penny and the 43 penny they both make the same sound.

rgCoinGuy · July 1, 2009 8:38AM

You can always use tin snips to cut it in half, just to be sure.

ambro51 · July 1, 2009 8:39AM

Well...ya did get a few minutes of real excitement anyway......well worth the adventure, and please excuse us old farts for cracking jokes etc etc....just human nature.

We would have all be the first the heap praise and congrats on you had it turned out to be a real one, that for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GrumpyEd · July 1, 2009 8:39AM

<< This is a strong magnet it is 3"x5" >>

Is it thick or thin? Thin ones are not as strong. Also the composite ones (like on the refrigerator) are not as strong.

Using one from a speaker I can pick up a 43 on edge plus another hanging on the lower edge of the first one.

GrumpyEd · July 1, 2009 8:44AM

Funny story...

There was a guy selling a supposed 1944 steel cent on ebay.
I asked if a magnet will pick it up.
He said yes but only in the flip.

Then he adds a photo of it to the auction and you could see he had a huge magnet that was picking the flip up by the staples. It was a normal copper 1944 cent that was plated. I think it still sold!

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 8:46AM

<< Well...ya did get a few minutes of real excitement anyway......well worth the adventure, and please excuse us old farts for cracking jokes etc etc....just human nature.

We would have all be the first the heap praise and congrats on you had it turned out to be a real one, that for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>

Believe me I took no offense for any jokes that were made. i am a happy go lucky guy with thick skin. So if you want flame on it wont bother me.

Swampboy · July 1, 2009 8:50AM

<< How far away is the store?

We are waiting here!! >>

Hey! Great to have you back in battery fr.

Tyler1924S · July 1, 2009 8:52AM

The return of Fast Rudy!

WoodenJefferson · July 1, 2009 9:50AM

<< It passed the magnet test so JC quickly drove to the local B&M where he accepted the $10 offer from the shop owner. JC is now thrilled for selling at 1000x face. >>

That scenario, 1000x would have at least guaranteed him a "You Suck" award.

Better luck next time.....keep looking, that's how great rarities are sometimes discovered.

JupitarCoins · July 1, 2009 10:02AM

<< 

<< It passed the magnet test so JC quickly drove to the local B&M where he accepted the $10 offer from the shop owner. JC is now thrilled for selling at 1000x face. >>

That scenario, 1000x would have at least guaranteed him a "You Suck" award.

Better luck next time.....keep looking, that's how great rarities are sometimes discovered. >>

Yea but still kinda bummed about it.

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