MUST SEE 1943's Look Copper

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Goldstone, May 22, 2009.

  1. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    Hey, so I had a few 43 steeles that had a lot of that blackish mucky stuff on them so i decided to soak them in Acetone for a little while, when they came out they looked like this....it doesnt rub/wash off what happened?

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  3. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    also what should I do with them?
     
  4. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    ......! Anybody home?
     
  5. raider34

    raider34 Active Member

    Beats me. Did they look like regular steelies, before the acetone?
     
  6. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    i don't know you know that like black coating that some pennies get where they are hard to see...thats what they looked like I AM SO CONFUSED, but on the bright side they look cool lol
     
  7. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    The rust may have discoloured them. You have to learn to be paitent most people here are on different time zones and are not always online. Sometimes it could be days before soemone can answer.
     
  8. johnny54321

    johnny54321 aspiring numismatist

    It does look like rust coating over the steel. First thing I'd do to make sure is see if they're magnetic.
     
  9. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    yeah...*sadly* lol, are they worth anything?
     
  10. raider34

    raider34 Active Member

    Hmm, then I guess maybe they have been discolored.
     
  11. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    Vinegar might take the rusting off, but not sure if it's best for them since it's acid ;)
     
  12. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    its not a rust they feel the same as any other wheatie, and i just tried them in an Salt+Vinegar solution looks the same leme know if u wnt me to re-upload
     
  13. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    i think ima sell one on ebay see what i get good idea?
     
  14. ice

    ice Just happy to be here

    Heck people on ebay pay stupid prices all the time. Tell them this is what happened after a soak in acetone and you be the judge what they are. Basically the zinc is gone and the steel under it is visible Icewater
     
  15. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    well i mean of course im not going to claim its a copper 1943 lol, I am not one of those guys i figured I would say very unusual tone and say w.e lol
     
  16. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    c'mon, you posted this 12 minutes after your previous message.
     
  17. huntsman53

    huntsman53 Supporter**

    Goldstone,

    You don't happen to be the guy with the Golden finger, are you? However, turning Steel to Copper could be quite profitable!


    Frank
     
  18. Goldstone

    Goldstone Digging for Gold

    haha Im young you can't blame me for little patience
     
  19. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Copper plated. Acetone and rust have nothing to do with this.
    If they don't stick to a magnet I'll change my mind.
     
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