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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;huntsman53, post: 395764, member: 1242&quot;]Andy,</p><p><br /></p><p>I find and it appears that others on C.T. are somewhat confused about how the coin flops to one side predominantly! This is in no way a test of it&#039;s magnetism and/or authenticity and should not be used or even considered when trying to determine if the coin is an authentic 1944-D Cent struck on a Steel Planchet! The large majority of coins minted since the U.S. Mints began minting, are thicker on one side compared to the other and varies significantly with each and ever coin run. Also, if the Dies are not aligned correctly or the planchet does not set correctly in the striking chamber and collar, it will more than likely come out thicker on one side compared to the other.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is my recommendation on better determining if the coin is or is not authentic: Wrap the magnet in a thin, soft cloth and while holding the coin flat in your palm with gloved hands, lower the magnet towards the coin. Make note of the strength of which the coin jumps to the magnet as well as the distance between the magnet and the coin when this occurs. Now flip the coin over and repeat, making note of the same. Generally, if the coin jumps (is attracted to) to the magnet at about the same distance and with about the same speed on both sides, then it must be Steel throughout and not a part Bronze Cent and part Steel Cent man-made fake!</p><p><br /></p><p>If after the above, the coin appears to be authentic, it would be worth the cost IMHO to pay to find out whether it is authentic or not!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Frank[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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