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What does a 1943 penny look like?
The 1943 US penny reflects the shortage of some metals due to production for the war. Instead of copper, the pennies were made of steel, and are grey in color.
What is the value of a mint condition 1943 copper penny?
The Lincoln cents dated 1943 were struck on zinc coated steel planchet not copper. It may look like copper and could be plated.Test it with a magnet to see if it sticks to it. If it does not react to a magnet look at the 3 in the date. Many 1948 cents have been altered so the 8 looks like a 3. So it's Best to have a dealer or collector look at the coin.
What did the first pennys look like?
you have to be more specific in your question . if you are talking about the pennies before Lincoln pennies, it was an Indian head penny
What does a 1847 kamehamha coin look like?
The 1847 Kemehameha coin is golden or copper in color (depending on its condition). On the front, it portrays a man in an old military uinform and has the words "Kamehameha III Ka Moi" in capital leters, with "1847" on the bottom. On the reverse side is a wreath of leaves bound by a ribbon with the words "Hapa Haneri" in the center and "Aupuni Hawaii" around the top, also all in capitals.
What does a 1919 penny look like?
The US coin looks very much like a modern US penny
What is the 1924 s penny made of it doesn't look like copper?
It's made of copper.
What did the Statue of Liberty look like originally?
A Statue with broken chains
What does copperate look like?
Copper is a brown solid. Take a look at an American or Canadian penny. In nature, copper is usually found as an oxide that is bluish green. The Statue of Liberty is copper and has oxidized to this bluish green color.
How did your 2003 penny get to look like silver?
Cents dated from 1982-present are made out of copper plated zinc. If you strip off the plating either by chemical means or simply scraping it off, the penny will look like silver. Of course, you can also plate the penny with silver. These do not raise the coin's value and its only worth a penny.
What does a 1943 penny look like?
The 1943 US penny reflects the shortage of some metals due to production for the war. Instead of copper, the pennies were made of steel, and are grey in color.
What does Counterfeit 1847 seated silver dollar look like?
An 1847 seated silver dollar = =
Does copper rust or tarnish?
It does not rust. It oxidizes and tarnishes. The bright red color of clean, new copper will burnish into a dull brown. Look at a penny... a pre 1982 US penny is 95% copper and 5% zinc.
1943 copper wheatback penny with no mint mark what is it worth?
you have a 1943 penny that looks like it is made out of copper, this is how you can authenticate it to tell if it is a genuine 1943 copper penny, or a fake 1943 copper penny. But first of all, be aware that the 1943 penny was issued in zinc-coated steel, because the USA needed copper for the war effort. Any genuine 1943 copper pennies are extremely rare mint errors. Learn more about your silver colored 1943 Steel Penny. The easiest way to tell if your 1943 copper cent is merely a copper-plated steel penny is to test it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the penny, it's made of steel which has been dipped or plated in copper. Such a penny is worth about 15 cents as a novelty item. If your 1943 copper colored penny doesn't stick to a magnet, then look at the date carefully (using a magnifying glass, if possible.) If the tail of the 3 doesn't extend well below the "line" of numbers, it is probably a cut-in-half 8. A very common fraud involving the copper 1943 cent is to cut away part of the 8 in the date of a 1948 penny. If the 3 in your date looks like half of an 8, your coin is not a genuine 1943 copper penny. Any time you have a potentially valuable coin, it's always a good idea to take it to a qualified coin dealer for a professional opinion. Most dealers do not charge to have a look at your coins and give you an informal verbal appraisal. More Coins Quick Tips Coin Values Guide
What is the composition of a 1984 penny?
In 1982, the composition of pennies was changed from almost all copper, to almost all zinc, with a thin outer layer of copper. If the coin blank does not get its outer copper layer, the zinc will remain exposed, and it will look just like one of the 1943 steel cents -- which are actually coated with zinc.
What is the name of the process that turns a penny green?
That green stuff that shows up on copper is called verdigris, and is also known as patina. In addition to making your penny green, it's also what makes the copper Statue of Liberty look green!The process by which verdigris is made is called oxidation. Most of the time, when copper oxidizes, it turns dark brown, like most pennies you see. When saltwater is added (like in somebody's sweaty pocket) the copper turns green instead.
Are pfennigs a gold considered gold?
A pfennig is a German "penny" and would not have gold in it. Would normally be brass or copper. If shinned up can look much like gold
What is a 1799 hawian penny worth?
Please look at the coin again. The U.S. did produce one cent coins for the Kingdom of Hawaii but not until 1847.
