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Question
I am a coin collector who has several 1943 "steel" cents and have found a 1990 Penny which looks like the '43's. It is in excellent condition and doesn't sound like a copper penny does when dropped on the countertop. Just curious if this is an oddity or maybe doesn't have the copper plating. Can you tell me anything about this.
Thanks, Charles Garrett
Hi Charles,
It sounds like your cent is missing the outer clad layer. This makes it look like the 43 steels you were talking about. It is a fairly common error coin but they are still worth $40-80 or more depending upon the coins condition.
Cameron Kiefer
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Answers by Expert:
Cameron Kiefer
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
Experience
I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Organizations
American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
Publications
Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
Education/Credentials
College
Awards and Honors
. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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