Have a 1943 penny

I have a 1943 penny, that weighs north of 3 grams, is NOT attracted to a magnet. 3 has a tail.
What do you think?

 

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Hello and Welcome! Perfectly normal 3. See mine below.

 

Perfectly normal?I think you need to put your glasses on.Op can you take better pictures of the obverse and reverse.Im 99% sure you don't have the million dollar coin its either been doctored or just an average fake and still a cent.Also some pictures of the coin on the scale would be helpful. https://coinweek.com/us-coins/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-1943-copper-penny/

 

Ohhhh! I had them on but upside down. Thanks!!

 

Are you using a Jewelers gram scale?

 

I'm unsure of the type that it is. Why?

 

That's the best way to get an accurate weight..

 

Here it is

 

It's customary to show both sides. You want them in proper orientation, and crisp and clear, when you're making a clam like this.

 

Here you go. The reverse and obverse

 

You’ll have to get it authenticated. A lot of fakes have been made. The 3 looks okay, not sure otherwise.

 

Exactly. NGC it is!! I was just showing everyone!

 

Its your choice. https://www.ngccoin.com/submit/how-to-submit/

 

Be sure to post the results when you know.

How did you acquire it? That can tell us a lot.

BTW, Welcome to CT Michael.

 

I found it in my change!!!

 

There are lots and lots of Chinese counterfeits struck in copper out there. You can buy them on aliexpress for $1.50-$2.00 each. Can't tell from your pics but they can easily be recognized from a clear, cropped photo.

You're going to be paying a fortune for authentication because of the declared value, so you want to be darn sure you have the snowballs chance in Hades that You the beat the lotto type odds and found one

 

Yes exactly

 

Full size, in focus and cropped images would go a long way to enable members to give an informed opinion

 

Here are some more

 

Not genuine, save your money on the grading fees.