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1943 copper lincoln question...
BXBOY143
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what other ways are there to determine if a 1943 copper cent is legit other than the magnet test?
thanx
-Paul
thanx
-Paul
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<< <i>Take a nail and dig into the bust of Lincoln on the obverse. If theres copper, youre good.
Or you could cut it in half.
.........accurate scale plus VERY close examination of the coin. take a REAL GOOD look at the "3" many 1948 coins were modified with the '8' being digitally enhanced transformed into a 3. a 1934 cent's 3 would match a 1943 cent's 3. hth
(I have a plated one that looks real nice and I used to have a 'fake' magnet.)
<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct
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<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct >>
I would think that based on the seated proofs you have for sale currently it's not an amount you'd need to worry about.
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<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct >>
I would think that based on the seated proofs you have for sale currently it's not an amount you'd need to worry about. >>
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<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct >>
Can you provide a pic of the date area? It may have an altered date. If it's fake you don't want to pay the slabbing fees and the round trip shipping fees.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct >>
I would bring the coin to a BM dealer and if they offer you anything for the coin, thank them....tell them to have a nice day, then send it to PCGS.
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<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct >>
I would bring the coin to a BM dealer and if they offer you anything for the coin, thank them....tell them to have a nice day, then send it to PCGS. >>
Are you assuming the average B&M owner is an expert authenticator?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct >>
Can you provide a pic of the date area? It may have an altered date. If it's fake you don't want to pay the slabbing fees and the round trip shipping fees. >>
those above are the best pics i could come up with
<< <i>False die fake. The rims and lack of detail give it away. >>
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>If it passes the magnet test, the best way would be send it to PCGS.
how much does it cost for that?
i am sure the one i have is probally fake but it does not stick to a magnet and the weight is correct >>
I would bring the coin to a BM dealer and if they offer you anything for the coin, thank them....tell them to have a nice day, then send it to PCGS. >>
Are you assuming the average B&M owner is an expert authenticator? >>
Hey Perry,
No I am not.
I just think that the chances of an experienced dealer looking at it in hand and
believing that it might be real would rule out an obvious fake before wasting money sending it anywhere.
edited to add that this is all moot as we now know it is not genuine.