Possible 1943d experimental cent 0

[Ratzie33]

Weighs 2.81 grams, noticeable variation in color. Definite plating as you can see some is wearing thin. 

[Ratzie33]

Definitely a softer glow

[Ratzie33]

https://uspatterns.stores.yahoo.net/j2085.html
 

 

[Ratzie33]

The coin also displays extensive die polishing in the left hand field 

[Ratzie33]

Definitely a different look to it 

[RWB]

All WW-II Experimental pieces in metal were made at the Philadelphia Mint.

Your coin is likely a cleaned, re-plated, and damaged 1943-D.

[PS: Thanks for the quote from my book.]

Edited November 26, 2020 by RWB

[Ratzie33]

thanks

Edited November 26, 2020 by Ratzie33

[rocket23]

I have a obviously zinc plated ''steely''...Man  it looks beautiful, but it's just as worthless as the Chinese ase magnetized on my fridge....nice to look at, but just that.

[bsshog40]

3 minutes ago, rocket23 said:

I have a obviously zinc plated ''steely''...Man  it looks beautiful, but it's just as worthless as the Chinese ase magnetized on my fridge....nice to look at, but just that.

A lot of them out there my friend. You're not alone! 

[RWB]

Perfectly preserved 1943 cents - fully original - might be a long-term keeper by the roll...just a thought.

 

[rocket23]

9 minutes ago, bsshog40 said:

A lot of them out there my friend. You're not alone! 

Mine was in a mint set.......but not from the mint........one of those  ''Americas most rarest coins'' set.....Yeah i got one,lol flea market for 5 bucks....the other coins look authentic btw.

[rocket23]

I'll throw a picture up on a new thread.....prolly tomorrow.

[VKurtB]

Truly original high grade “steelies” are a likely winner, as a new generation of pseudo-7070 set collectors arrives. Good call by Roger.