possible 1943 penny error

okay, i have a steelie with a very faint 4 like so faint you barly see it, the coin is like all most perfect execpt for that, and i know its not because of wear, becauce, like i said, the rest is immaculate, and i found this webpage about some ladys husbands steelie that is discribed just like mine is, and it said error coin on it, i know you guys appreciate pictures but i cant really get you one due to my PC's complete terribleness. if you have any info, or theorys i would appreciate it, and possible a estament of how much its worth, although i have no plans on selling it

 

Log in or Sign up to hide this ad.

What happened to your coin is that it was struck with a filled die, whether it be grease or whatever, the die was filled. I would say they have no extra value but I sold one like it about 6 months ago for over $30. Go figure that one out.

 

thank you for the reply, at least i can say mine is special, plus mine looks brand new, like just out of the mint, so its still worth something

 

Like this .....

(MS66)

 

yes! exactly! is it yours?

 

yup!

 

These are nearly as common as 1943 cents without filled digits. A decent amount of the weakness is due to the strange die wear that shows on a lot of 1943 cents. No premium value, and not really even special. Viewed by many as more of a detriment than an addition.

 

really, I've never seen one with a weak 4 like that before without it having significant wear.

 

yeah, you would think my 43 was a unc except its in a cardboard case

 

hey rockdude that penny looks like it has a Y at the end of "TRUST" at the top of your coin picture. ? I also have a 1943 penny like that where the "Y" at the end of the "LIBERTY" to the left side of the bust is very faint, but it has been struck again with an "I" over top of the faint "Y". Have you ever heard of or seen this before? If you care I would be happy to post a picture. Thanks

 

Of course, it sounds interesting. It's probably no more than post mint damage, but still interesting to look at.

 

Here is the picture, I have macro on my camera but uploading a zoomed in picture I may not be able to do. Dont laugh 'cause of the coins ugly color. I stopped collecting coins along time ago but I am pretty sure of this mark. However I will let you be the better judge of it. By the way did you look at the steel penny pic that you posted? Is it just me or does it look like a "y" up there?

 

jonnybuck WELCOME :hail: to the forum. Your coins color looks normal for a 1943 zinc plated steel cent. The letters look like post mint damage.

 

Rock is rigth!

And Welcome to cointalk!!!!

 

I've seen thousands of these, they are normal.

I've seen thousands of these, they are normal.

 

Nice pics of the stell pennies. I have a penny that I dont know if its a overdate or what??? On my penny it has no mintmark and the (43) in 1943 is double stamped. Is that worth anything???

 

No mintmark means it is from Philadelphia and the "doubling" on the 43 is most likely due to die deterioration which is very common on the 1943 cents.

 

Got a picture?

 

I have 1 too but my penny has copper and steel and also has a 4 besides the 4 behind the 3 is thaat an error???

 

did they plate them with copper