one-kuna Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I just pick upn from a change this penny because of its color as 1943 War World II cent. It is not shinny but rather mat color. Under 10x glass, its surface looks like was not cleaned enough to be prepared for further striking. But it can be my own opinion. I am specializing in Eurpoean and Russian numismatic only. Does anyone know if this is a mint pattern or some kind of fake ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm assuming post-mint damage or corrosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigo Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I have to agree with thedeadpoint. It looks to have been washed a couple of times, resulting in a mat finish. But it's a common P (Philadelphia) mint cent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Remember these cents are zinc with a very thin copper coating. Could have been scrubbed to the point of removing the copper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-kuna Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 sorry for this question but why would one washed off the copper from circlulation penny also, can it be done by itself or being placed in somekind of water enviroment (like pepsi for example) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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