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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;huntsman53, post: 71412, member: 1242&quot;]I would say that anything is possible and although I know of no records on a 1942 Steel Cent, it is possible that one or more exists! Since the Mints would do testing of new planchets at the same time that a current Year&#039;s run was being produced, it is possible that they tested the feasibility of Steel planchets in 1942 and some got out by accident or in someone&#039;s pocket. If the coin is steel then it will stick to a magnet and if not, then it has been coated or plated. If the coin does stick to a magnet, have it weighed and if it weighs in at or very close to 2.70 grams, then you should investigate the coin even further. Have it checked by a Professional Coin Dealer in your area and if the Coin Dealer believes that the coin is genuine, then have it sent in to a Grading Service for authentication, grading and slabbing (placed in a Grading Service&#039;s holder). Although the turn around time (time it takes to get the coin back) may be kind of long, I would recommend having the coin sent to PCGS for authentication, grading and slabbing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Frank[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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