A 1943-S "spiked skull", and a MD on date and MM for an extra little bit. This is also in great shape maybe MS63, but I am no grader just my opinion. I like this one what does everyone think?
Have you checked out cudoncoins.com ? There are several 4 3's you may wish to compare yours with what's listed.
My first take is that it has been replated. Take a good look at the edges. If they are coated with zinc, then the coin has been replated.
It is way up there on the high premium list. Some have sold for 65- to $80,000. There are many trying to plate them among other things so you have to be careful.
PCGS-Certified 1943-D Bronze Cent Sold For $1.7 Million https://www.pcgs.com/News/Pcgs-certified-1943-d-Bronze-Cent-Sold-For-17-Million
Sorry RLM's cent I don't know how to tell. As a side note I have two 1943's from wheat bags I picked up that someone tried to copper coat. So I know for sure people have tried. As long as you have a good magnet with you you can test them for fakes.
Oh also Paddy 54 I did check cudsoncoins as you suggested. There isn't one similar, but one of them did make me look at the coin closer. Thats when I saw it also had one going from the shirt collar to the rim so that was cool thanks for advice
All, I have opportunity to buy what apears to me to be a 1943 copper penny. I have tested it with a magnet, and the three seems legit. The coin itself is in corroded condition, as if it has been buried or something, however the date is clear. I plan to take some pics, and will post. I believe I can buy it for $1-2,000 if I feel it is real. Not sure the seller will allow me to send to PCGS? Any thoughts on how I might best proceed?
