I have two 43 coppers. The pics will heads and tails in sequence as follows: 1943 Copper: 1943 D Copper:
Yes! How 'bout that, I have 4 steel pennies. I inherited these and other coins 40 years ago. Obviously 'plating' goes way back. Thanks for the heads up. Bummer.....
i don't think they are plated. i believe they have rusted. i have quite a few rusted ones that look very similar.