JaceKarl Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 seller claims it came from a bank roll, but i have trouble believing that, also claiming its a 1943/2-S but i dont see any signs of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Welcome to the NGC chat board. Based on the photos, this 1943-S cent does appear to be a lightly circulated example that was replated (a.k.a. "reprocessed"), as indicated by the flatness on Lincoln's cheek and the shiny (not frosty) surfaces. The edge on an original coin should be dull, as the zinc coating occurred before the planchets were punched from the planchet strip. If the edge is shiny, this is further evidence that the coin was replated. The coin doesn't appear to be the so-called "1943 over 2" variety either. See photos at Lincoln Cents, Wheat Reverse (1909-1958) | VarietyPlus® | NGC (ngccoin.com). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) Certainly note the 3 over 2 variety. Just look at the edge to see if it is plated. If the edge looks the same as both sides, then it is plated. If you can see the steel core, it is original. Edited April 21 by Greenstang Correct typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
