So Unbelievable, it Must be Counterfeit - Steel 1944 Cent

[madwest]

I haven't posted my finds or my thoughts here in quite some time - all in protest. I just so strongly disagreed with the overall atmosphere and with how . . . never mind. Let's talk coin.

I found a 1944 steel cent in a bag from a new pick up bank - it was kicked to the far right by my Gen2 Frankensorter. I know that it is steel because it is STRONGLY attracted to a magnet (1944 Steel Cent - YouTube). My guess is that it is counterfeit - mostly because it's weight is 10% high compared to a 1943 steel.

I'm posting the find here, but not discussing it. I am actively discussing it at Realcent.org ? View topic - Found 1944 Steel Cent

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[sagittarius98]

I Really doubt that it is counterfeit who would counterfeit a penny if you're going to counterfeit anything which is wrong and I do not condone it most Counterfeiters will stay with $20,$50,$100 Anyways i put a few old wheat pennies in some CLR just to clean some green lime off just a quick dip i left one in clr for 2 weeks its bright but the cooler looks weird

You are ruining the value of the wheats.

 

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[kleinerschmitter]

Look up on youtube how to turn copper pennies to brass, first step involves heating in sodium hydroxide and maybe just water (can't remember). Anyway, just the first step will turn any copper AND zinc penny and make it look like a steel cent. Chances are somebody is playing with you, but man oh man, I hope it's real, that would be amazing!

 

[Sleepy Holow]

Look up on youtube how to turn copper pennies to brass, first step involves heating in sodium hydroxide and maybe just water (can't remember). Anyway, just the first step will turn any copper AND zinc penny and make it look like a steel cent. Chances are somebody is playing with you, but man oh man, I hope it's real, that would be amazing!

The way this coin jumps to the magnet though, I believe it's metal composition is different from your average 1944 wheat cent.

 

[sagittarius98]

The way this coin jumps to the magnet though, I believe it's metal composition is different from your average 1944 wheat cent.

It doesn't look like a science trick too.