Waybro Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I have a half copper and half ferris metal penny was wondering if there was anyway this could be possible without it being plated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Actually there is dropping it on its edge with any other Wheatie from a modest height. The copper coin will emit a resounding bell-like ring. The "imposter" will land with a thud and lie flat on its side. I would be curious to know what instrument was used to determine the composition in precise percentages. Does the coin respond to magnets? Copper won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) To the OP, starting a new thread about the same coin does not change the facts that this is not a 1943 Bronze Cent. The explanation is it is a copper plated 1943 Steel Wheat Cent. Edited March 9 by powermad5000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobymordet Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Unfortunately, I think there is a consensus among the forum that is rendering most incapable of believing that your coin is anything other than a copper plated steel wheat penny. The only way, for me personally, to believe that your coin is what you believe it to be is to have the coin authenticated by a legitimate Third-Party Grading company and have the images of your coin posted to the TPG graders' site for the world to see. For the effort you have put forth in believing what you believe about this coin, I hope it is real. It would be a fantastic feather up the proverbial posterior of this forum. I too hope someday to have my fantasy become reality. Please do keep us apprised of your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 On 3/8/2024 at 8:47 PM, Henri Charriere said: I would be curious to know what instrument was used to determine the composition in precise percentages. In the other thread it was an XRF tester which we know only reads the surface so it is "seeing" a lot of copper, but as I had stated in the other thread bronze is mostly copper with some tin. Bronze is 80%-88% copper with the rest in tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
