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QUESTION: iknow errors are common on penies but how common is it for for the top of the five to be solid to the middle almost making it look like a nine an on another one there is a second rim following the first around halfway, also was copper used in 1943 or is it a defective date
ANSWER: The error coins you have a very common and not really collectible.
As for the 1943 cent, they were made of zinc coated steel becuase copper was being used in the war effort. However a few copper blanks were left in the machine from 1942 and were erroneously struck as 1943 cents. 1943 copper cents are worth $25,000 and up.
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Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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QUESTION: how would i have my 1943 checked to make sure its real and not a misdated and how would i sell it. thanks very much
First thing, put a magnet to the 1943 penny. If it stick, it is made of stell and of little value.
If it doesn't stick, we would have to inspect it. If it is genuine, I have private buyers for such items.
Regards
Joe Hylas
Omega Precious Metals
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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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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