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Not rare at all. Even in uncirculated condition the coins only go for a dollar or two. They were minted in large numbers and saved as a curiosity by many members of the public. A circulated example goes for around 5 to 15 cents at most.
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Why are the 1944 steel pennies rare?
Because they are error coins. 1943 was the only year that the US intentionally minted steel cents, those coins are not rare and only fetch a few cents or a dollar or two. 1944 steel cents are error coins and were not intentionally struck, rather, steel blanks were left in the machine used to strike pennies and they were struck in steel rather than copper. Other 1944 pennies are made out of copper and are not rare and they only fetch a few cents.
How many pennies were made of copper in 1943 before going to steel that year?
All of them were supposed to be made of steel, however there were a few copper coins accidentally struck that year. Its extremely rare to come across copper pennies from that year.
Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
What are some rare pennies?
1943 silver pennies
Are there any valuable pennies between 1941 and 1965?
Not especially, except for the extremely rare 1943 copper cent, or even more rare 1944 steel cent (both of which were error coins).
What is a rare date for wheat pennies?
A rare date for wheat pennies would be 1909 S VDB.
What is value of steel pennies?
Steel pennies are worth 12 to 15 cents each and up to 65 cents if they weren't circulated. Steel pennies were made during WWII when cooper was needed to support the troops.
How do you get steel pennies on trivia adventure?
No. It is a rare wheat penny worth up to 15 cents. Basically, the only way to get them is buy them for 99 cents online.
I have a 1944 penny with a dent in the middle how much is it worth?
You would need to get it appraised by a coin dealer. 1944 the US was making pennies out of steel.. and they are very rare.
What is the nickname for 1943 pennies?
Steelies. Short for "steel cents." Copper was needed for the war, so pennies were cast out of steel.
Are 1951 pennies rare?
No, the 1951 Lincoln cent is not rare.
What are steel pennies?
Steel pennies are pennies made in 1943 during World War II because copper was needed to make artillery. The Mint took the copper out of pennies and replaced it with zinc-coated steel. Steel cents were made for a year but many people didn't like them because it was easy to mistake them for a dime. 15% of the steel pennies were sent back by the public and then the 15% was destroyed! Since they were only made in 1943 and are unusual they've disappeared from circulation, but over a billion were minted so they're still not rare - collectors and dealers have bins of them, usually selling for 25 cents to a dollar. Also some of these pennies were accidentally made out of copper and are extremely rare. Many fakes have been made by copper-plating genuine steel cents, but you can tell if you have one of these fakes because they're the only US coin that is magnetic. This coin (if you collect coins) is a very good addition to your collection because it has the most interesting back story! -CL
