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Your weight range for this 1943 S is quoted: "other known 1943's weight equals 3.0 to 3.2 grams) mine weighs in at 3.21."So I found this on Craigslist a couple years ago and took a big risk by paying $150 for it when i realized that it was not steel and the 3 look good. I took a magnet with me and it did not stick. I looked at the 3, and as you can see in the pic. The 3 has the long tail that exceeds passed the other numbers. (other known 1943's weight equals 3.0 to 3.2 grams) mine weighs in at 3.21. And again the magnet does not stick. I have tried many many magnets and nothing sticks. I have taken to 3 different dealers and I believe that they are to scared to take a chance on it. One of the dealers even put it in a xray machine and it passed that test as well. Everything leads to YesYesYes!!! However I have not been told YesYesYes from a professional yet. Good news is that I have found a guy that just might be the one. I will be taking it to him tomorrow to find out! View attachment 2085185View attachment 2085187View attachment 2085188
From what I have read from the leading grading services the actual weight is 3.11 grams.
Here is an expanded view of that penny's date.
Now here is a expanded view of your coin
I will point out the "S" and they look different to me.
The actual alignment of the S to the 4
Your coin is parallel to the down stroke of the 4
The graded coin that sold the S is not aligned at all.
Now looking at the actual 3 the top portion of your coin looks like it has been altered (added on)
The graded penny the 3 is clearly defined in this area as it should be.
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