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I have a rare 1943 penny made out of copper. What is it worth?

April 26, 2017Copper penny rare worth

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I have a rare 1943 penny made out of copper. What is it worth?

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A. The chances of your penny being made of copper is almost non-existent. First, take a magnet and try to pick the coin up. If the magnet picks up the coin, it is only copper plated. These are made by using an acidic house cleaner and a suede brush. If the coin does not pick up with a magnet, take it to an experienced coin dealer and he can weigh it for you. Most experienced coin dealers can look at the coin and tell if it is an altered date, copper plated or an authentic 1943 copper cent.