Is my 1943 Copper Cent real?

The only way for a 1959 what cent to be made would be using old reverse dies and 1959 obverse dies.

 

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What?

 

i think he meant to put wheat.

 

Yes, if it was made in the mint. However I think most coin collectors would be amazed at what is possible by
counterfeiters. I recommend Charles M. Larson's book on Numismatic Forgery, especially the part about making dies from coins.
http://www.amazon.com/Numismatic-Fo...7124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326599808&sr=8-1

Jim

 

Another tip off is the "lower leg" of the "3" angles slightly downward. You can't do that easily with an "8".

 

here is that 1974:hail:

 

Well now My curiosity is stired i just bought a 1943 copper on ebay from a guy in england. Looks authentic from the picture, and got a magnet waiting. It was only a dollar so Im not holding my breath...you never know however I also just got possession of a 1942/1 dime and it is real. probably come back as an VF40 or so will keep you posted and send oout a picture afterwards

 

From all I know, the '59 wheat penny is a counterfeit. I don't know any sources that point out it being genuine. And the aluminum piece is from 1974.

 

Of the 2 dozen copper 1943 cents made does anyone know if all 12 are accounted for? Do any of us have a chance of finding one in our change some day?

 

Approx. how many wheat cents to make a pound ?? thanks

 

read about the 59 here
http://www.pcgs.com/News/The-Mystery-Of-The-1959-d-Mule-Lincoln-Cent

 

Well it's only partially illegal to own a 1964 Peace Dollar.

http://www.dc-coin.com/1grabenercoinpressmedallionsaleprice-1-1.aspx

 

No.

 

Well as far as they know it is two dozen but that doesn't mean there aren't more. Curiously only one Denver has been found. Remember we thought there were only five 1913 V nickels at one time. BTW what is a good grading service for errors and/or unknown? I have a 1943 and notices some copper or gold color on it. I threw it GENTLY under my magnifier. It looks as if the copper color is under a coating. I took a cloth and started rubbing it down. Yeah, yeah, I know but I have noticed the copper color is starting to show up even more. Why?

 

I believe it's actually illegal to possess an authentic 1964 peace dollar. However there are legal "replicas" not stamped "COPY" and made from earlier dies from some professional engraver (famous, forget his name). Worth about $300 I think.

 

IF you do have a 1964 Peace, the government will seize it. I'm 99.9% sure...

 

There is a 1959d wheat penny. Very controversial.

 

Very interesting read! I learned a lot and the penny is my favorite to collect!