If, and that is a big IF, it is genuine it is quite valuable. But placing a price on such an item is rather difficult as there are so few of them. You can read more about this coin by CLICKING HERE and by CLICKING HERE
Penny picture I will try to figure out how to post picture. I have read instructions on how to do it but my son has absconded with my camera. Will post asap. I did do a magnet test on the coin and it passed. The coin was acquired about 1950 so there is a good chance it's the real thing... Thanks!
many of these were coated with mercury to mimic a rare coin. While it is possible, that it is real, it is probably a fake. When you say "magnet test" did it stick or not? Bill
Funny you should mention that Bill. The first thing that crossed my mind when I read "beautiful coin" and "1944 steel" in the same sentence was "Gee, I wonder if that's one of the bronze '44s I coated with Mercury on Louis Pasteur Jr. High School playground when it was new."
Bill, One would assume that "winnymc" means that the cent stuck to the magnet when he or she stated that it passed! However, if he or she was confused the test with the magnet test for a Copper 1943 Cent, then his or her statement means that it did not stick. I am hoping that it did stick to the magnet and it is not an altered coin! Frank
Hi Frank, Once we know for sure what the outcome of the magnet meeting the coin was, we can figure out what's what. I'm hoping for a good one!! It wouldnt be the first time that a real knockout coin has first been asked about in these forums! Bill
Boo Hoo..hoo..hoo . I have corresponded with Ken Potter and apparently I have a fine example of the best fake cent around! Sorry haven't replied sooner but been in a funk about it.
winnymc, I am sorry that your coin is not authentic! Just keep looking and maybe your luck will change! Heck, just yesterday I was of the privelege to inform an elderly couple on who to contact (Coin Auction Service) to consign an authentic 1943-P "Copper" Lincoln Cent to have it auctioned off. So there are definitely some of these rare cents out there! This one along with rolls of Steel Cents was picked up when the 1943 Cents hit circulation, kept in the same collection (actually hoard) and passed down to the elderly couple in the Estate of a family member. The sadness to the story is, that the family member was of meager means and passed away never knowing that they had a rare cent in their' possession which could have been sold to bring some comfort to them in their old age! You should see the coin up for auction by Heritage (unless they decide to go with Bowers & Merena) within the next four months given that that is enough time for the Catalogs and other information (advertisements) to anounce the auction of this rare coin to the Numismatic World. Frank
Thanks for the words of encouragement,Frank. I'm out of the blues. I did give that 'novelty' coin a 'special ' place in my collection! :whistle:
