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How can I tell a geniune 1943 copper penny from a fake by looking at a picture? I asked the seller if it sticks to a magnet and he said no, but I am afraid that I will end up paying a lot for it and then it will not be real. Do you have any ideas. I tried to add a picture of the penny but it won't show up. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thank You,
Teah
Dear Teah, Since a real one will cost you at least $80,000.00 and probably a lot more, why would you buy one at all. You can not tell a real one from a photo or with a magnet. Those all not the test for a real 1943 Copper Cent. If you really want a real one and can afford to pay that kind of money for it, email me at nsberman@msn.com and I'll set up an appointment to show you one. Regards. N.
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Neil S Berman
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Professional Coin Dealer since 1968. Speciality is US Gold Coins by date, but can answer questions about any US, Colonial or Territorial coin made or issued in the United States from 1650 to 1965.
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Wrote: Coin Collecting for Dummies, Investors Guide to US Coins. Please include a photograph if asking about authenticity or value by email to: nsberman@msn.com
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