Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1955 steel wheat cent

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i have a 1955 lincoln wheat cent that was struck on a steel planchet. it look's exactly as a 1943 steel penny but it is dated 1955. it has the weight of a steel penny and the common discoloration many steel cents get over the years but otherwise it has seperated cheek and jawbone and full wheat ears. it is an extremely interesting coin. i cannot find any information concerning this coin and i am trying to find someone to certify it but don't know where to look. any help you could give me in this matter would be greatly appreciated.  

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Hi Tom,
First off, is it attracted to a magnet like a 1943 cent?  If not, it isn't steel.
If it is, You could send it to me for authentification and I will inturn have it certified if you so like.
Let me know.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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Physician's Money Digest

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