there are only 2 known to be around, so not to bring your hopes down but it is probably not. they sell for more than $300,000. sorry.
The easiest method is to check it with a magnet. If it's a normal copper '44 cent, it won't stick.
The first clue would be that it would stick to a magnet. If not, it can't be made of steel. If it does stick, the coin would have to be authenticated by one of the major grading agencies.
The first clue that a penny is made of steel would be that it would stick to a magnet. If not, it can't be made of steel. If it does stick, the coin would have to be authenticated by one of the major grading agencies.
The 1943 steel cent is so common and low in value that no one bothers making fakes. It's the COPPER '43 that has fakes out there. A genuine steel penny is magnetic.
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
All pennies from 1944 have the wheat ear reverse.
The easiest method is to check it with a magnet. If it's a normal copper '44 cent, it won't stick.
The first clue would be that it would stick to a magnet. If not, it can't be made of steel. If it does stick, the coin would have to be authenticated by one of the major grading agencies.
The first clue that a penny is made of steel would be that it would stick to a magnet. If not, it can't be made of steel. If it does stick, the coin would have to be authenticated by one of the major grading agencies.
The 1943 steel cent is so common and low in value that no one bothers making fakes. It's the COPPER '43 that has fakes out there. A genuine steel penny is magnetic.
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
So many were made, 3 to 5 cents on average.
Look at it and then look at another one from 1944. If there is a difference that is not damage to the coin since it left the mint, then perhaps there is an error on it.
You probably mean date. Series is used when identify paper money. The date is on the right side on the front.
If the coin shows lots of wear, scratches, and dirt it is circulated. If it is still shiny, with very few scratches it will probably be uncirculated.
In you search box of your browser, type in 1937 Wheat Cent and click on images, this will show you what one looks like.
It depends greatly on the year and condition. Without knowing those 2 things, it is impossible to tell if you have a 3 cent coin or a $300 coin.