any input 1943 cent

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  1. j69

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  3. Randy Abercrombie

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    It's a photo of a photo of a steel cent. Based on how clean it is, I would guess possibly re-processed. Not sure what that does to numismatic value. I always been rather fond of these pieces and this appears to be a nice example.
     
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  4. JCro57

    JCro57 Making Errors Great Again

    Looks like pitting. These cents have a tendency to do that when the zinc coating is compromised and moisture gets at it. Probably caused by effects of circulation.

    As for the other marks, the photo isn't good enough for me to tell.
     
  5. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    If your coin is shiney on the egde it has been replated. It should show bare steel on the egde.
     
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  6. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    It appears to be a hole-filler at best.
     
  7. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    These cents are common and easy to find in decent grades for very little money.
    If this one has been replated, it's worthless.
     
  8. V. Kurt Bellman

    V. Kurt Bellman Yes, I'm blunt! Get over your "feeeeelings".

    If you ever get the chance to see a truly high grade 1943, take it. I own an MS67. Once you see one in its "original state", it's hard to look at less of an example.
     
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  9. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    Reprocessed. This equates to "altered"' and therefore no numismatic value. Still, they continue to be sold for $1-3 as "novelty" coins.

    Spark
     
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