WillieRides57

On 4/14/2022 at 6:31 AM, WillieRides57 said:

 

 This coin was indeed a great attempt at legitimacy, but a local PCGS-certified numismatist showed us why this was a fake.  

On 4/12/2022 at 9:55 AM, Coinbuf said:

Agree with what has been said, high chance of a counterfeit, if you can post clear in focus photos of each side it should be easy to determine.

On 4/13/2022 at 6:53 AM, RWB said:

FYI - The general view is that 1942 brass planchets got stuck in the large hoppers used to move planchets around at all three mints. As zinc coated steel planchets were poured in and the hoppers moved about, the brass leftovers dislodged and got struck as 1943 brass cents. However, in San Francisco the need for workers was so great that high school boys were hired during summer break. One of the boys claimed that he and others tossed some brass planchets they found into the hoppers "just for fun." This is the only instance where there is any indication of deliberate, though unofficial, actions.

 This coin was indeed a great attempt at legitimacy, but a local PCGS-certified numismatist showed us why this was a fake.  

Thank you all for your comments and advise.  I did some research and do know there were only 40-50 of these produced, so chances this is the real deal are long odds. 

I'm really here to ask for advise on how to handle a special coin we came across while going through my wife's grandfathers' collection.

1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent that meets the following criteria:

1. Copper that does not have a steel core.
2. Weighs 3.10 grams.
3. The "3" has the correct tail, pointing down towards the 7 o'clock position.

Any help regarding the proper way to get this graded while maintaining a high level of security?

Thanks in advance,

Bill