Wartime Lincoln Cents

[jeankay]

Hi everyone,

I have been all over the internet and cannot find a good site to see the WWII Lincoln 'brass' cents.
I would like to see pictures of them, and learn more about how to distinguish them from copper cents.
Please, can anyone help me with this?
jeankay

[diamond]

I assume you are talking about "shellcase" cents, cents allegedly made out of shell casings that were melted down. This story may be more myth than reality. In any case, such coins are visually indistinguishable from any other cent of the era. Weight, ring, etc. are also indistinguishable.

[jeankay]

Thanks for taking the time to read and respond to my question.
I guess this myth has been perpetuated a lot more than I realized.
Your answer will help me to not waste time with the problem.
Much appreciated,
jeankay