Hello everyone I'm new to the forum. I can't wait to share some of my collection. On this particular coin I'm very interesting in hearing your thoughts and opinions. I'm no pro or expert, but my personal opinion is that it is a 1944 steel cent minted on a Belgium 2 pence planchet with an doulbled die reverse. The doubling is very strong in E. Pluribus Unum. Please share your thoughts...
Hi, and welcome. Does it stick to a magnet? The 2-franc coins struck for Allied-occupied Belgium were struck on leftover steel cent blanks. As such, this one should stick to a magnet just like a steel cent would. If it doesn't, you've got something else- most likely a regular 1944 cent that was plated in silver-colored metal of some kind.
Mercury is a silver colored metal that has the consistency of a liquid. It is also quite poisonous. And that's all I can tell you about that, since I have never personally attempted to dip a coin in mercury. I've merely heard about it being done. In cases like this, perhaps. To give the coin a silvery color. But I will defer to those who know more about the process. I wonder if that's what happened to your coin. The magnet test will answer some questions. Got a magnet on your fridge? Go get it and see if the coin sticks to it. Even if it does, that's still not definitive- the coin could be plated in something magnetic. But I think a 1944 cent plated in most stuff (like dipped in mercury, for example) will not stick to a magnet. Go try it. Let us know what happens.
Im a up and coming numusmatic, I strive to be one of the best that there is! I would never risk defacing a part of American history for likes or clout. I've been on multiple sites seeking knowledge from the people I thought were pros and experts only to be ridiculed with negative comments. I may not be a expert but I do have an eye for variety and errors and tend to get ignored or banned from various sites due to a know it all attitude that I had but but have gotten rid of, because I do not know it all but I'm willing to learn. I've been collecting for almost a year now in and off, and have come across some pretty interesting finds with this being the best one yet! I just ask please no negative comments. Thanks
1944 Steel Cent and a Doubled Die? Wow what are the chances of that! You forgot to include NO in your poll You should send it to a Third Party Grading company such as NGC or PCGS to have it Attributed (verified). Then let us know what the results were.. Welcome to CoinTalk
Nobody is suggesting you were the one who plated the coin. Merely that it was done at some time or another. And nobody is ridiculing you so far. Try the magnet test and let us know what happens. That's all. Or send it off for certification, as @paddyman98 suggested. The magnet test is cheaper and easier, though. Disagreeing with your opinions is not the same thing as ridiculing you. But having a thin skin will bring ridicule upon you, I fear.
I've already determined that it attracts to am magnet, and it hasnt been dipped in mercury or anything else that would make it counterfeit. It also weighs the same as the 1943 steel and Belgium 1944 2 francs planchet.
Ok then send it to get certified! Could be worth thousands. Seriously. Just please let us know the results.
Well, why didn't you say that? That's interesting news. Like the last two respondents said, perhaps the next step is third-party certification. Get it certified as such an error by PCGS, NGC, or ANACS, and you'll be lookin' good!
If you are sure about the weight, you should send it in. It would be cool seeing someone find the real deal.
One thing that is going to help you out a lot around here is to post clear photos. I see the doubling on the reverse but the photos are blurry, and have a bit too much light. The separation on UPU is quite wide and reminds me of a coin that has been struck twice, which would make it an error instead of a DDR. Clearer photos would certainly help. I agree with what has been said about the third party services.
I would also suggest taking the coin out of the plastic holder, that it appears to be in, when you photograph it.
Sorry about not including no for you. I figured these were the best answer's but more than welcome to answer no if you like.