I can not get any pictures do to the penny being severely deteriorated. The date can be seen with a mag. loupe. In this state, would it be worth anything? I will be taking it to a local jeweler to have him see if he may get pictures, and verify that it is a 1943.
If it's corroded, it won't be worth anything, especially if you can't even see the date due to the rust or corrosion.
1943 cents can be found at most dealers in jars at $0.25 each or 5/$1, and they are in better shape than this.
@Gunner1944 Question.. You never stated that it's a 1943 deteriorated Steel Cent. Is that what you have? Or do you think you have a 1943 Copper Cent?
If it's copper, it's a rarity, but the very poor condition might render it more of a curiosity piece than something with big numismatic value. Lots of counterfeits were made by re-tooling (altering) the dates on 1948 cents.
Actually, you mentioned that you can't see the date, unless you use a mag. glass, and it's 'very deteriorated' It's not a 1943 Copper Cent
It is not attracted to a magnet. I found it metal detecting. I will post a picture when I can get one that shows some definition.
It's either a non-1943 copper cent that the date can't be read properly due to the corrosion or surface damage (probably) or It's a counterfeit 1943 Copper Cent, if you can read the date properly. (I'm closing the office now, so I won't be back to reply or answer till tomorrow morning)