1948 real copper U.S.A penny how much$$$

have a 1948 U.S.A. penny in good condition, doesn't stick to a magnet...this is good right? sorry i don't have any pics', any idea what it could be worth? read that the 1943 is worth a bunch, thanks.

 

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You have listed 2 dates...1943 and 1948...what one is it??...if it is 1943 we need to see photos of both sides and also maybe if you can get the weight.

Speedy

 

Welcome!! 1948 you would want it to stick, they were all copper, it's the 1943 that you don't want to stick, they were zinc coated steel. So if it doesn't stick to a 1948 it's normal. If it does, you've got a winner.

 

Maybe....there are ways to fake this type of coin...so lets not jump on it yet...that is why we need the weight.

Speedy

 

Speedy, he already said that his cent doesn't stick to a magnet, he has a plain old garden variety cent. I should have just said "Your coin is normal, if you had one that stuck to a magnet, then you would have had a winner."

 

Well if it didn't stick to a magnet that would be the rare one...the ones that DO stick to a magnet are the normal ones....
That is if he meant 1943...and not 1948 like he said in one place.
That is why we need the weight....a 1943 copper cent would be worth lots...so far there aren't many and there hasn't been one found in years....so the chances that this is real is slim...

Speedy

 

the penny is a 1948, does not stick to a magnet and weighs 3.2 grams. if i am reading this right, it's just a plain old penny, right?

 

yes, a 1948 penny isnt very special.

it would be a 1943 copper that would be special - since only about 12 are known to exist.

 

After reading this I just want to know who's on first and who's on second?...just a bit of comedy....

 

How about 1919?

 

I have a 1948 d penny that weigh's 2.5 grams

 

So ur saying if a 1948 pen sticks u got a loser ND if a 1943 penny doesn't stick u got a winner WOOO HOOO!!!! IM RICH SUCKAS !!!! THX

 

Go immediately to your nearest library and borrow a copy of the "Guide Book of United States Coins", aka the Red Book. It will tell you all you need to know.

Chris

 

Please post clear photos of both sides.

Chris

 

Please post clear photos of both sides.

Chris

 

the likely answer to his actual question is the 1948 is a nickel, 5 cents, .05 for the coin he likely has

 

What's on second...

 

thatsit, dale p, ray49 and cricks...Welcome to CT (the nuthouse!)

 

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