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Steel Lincoln cents are very common and most are valued from 5 to 25 cents.

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How do you know a 1943 steel war penny is authentic?

Try the magnet test, if it sticks to it, it's steel.


What year did they make the steel penny?

The steel penny was produced in 1943 during World War II due to a shortage of copper, which was needed for the war effort. The U.S. Mint minted these pennies from zinc-coated steel as a temporary measure. After 1943, the Mint returned to using copper for the penny.


Why is a 1944 steel penny worth so much and a 1943 steel penny is not?

The 1944 steel penny is valued highly because it was produced using leftover steel from World War II, as the U.S. Mint switched back to copper for the penny in that year. In contrast, the 1943 steel penny, made from zinc-coated steel to conserve copper during the war, is much more common, making it less valuable. The rarity and historical significance of the 1944 steel penny contribute to its higher market price, while the 1943 version is abundant and widely circulated.


Silver 1943 penny?

1943 pennies are not silver. They are zinc coated steel. Copper was saved for war effort.


Why is Lincoln 1943 penny worth more?

The 1943 penny was not made with copper, like all other years. Copper was funneled to the War Department so the 1943 penny was made from steel and other compounds.


What is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?

Average value is 5 to 25 cents.


Steel penny used for in world war 2?

yes 1943-45 silver nickel 1943 -45 to conserve strategic metals for war production


Was there a copper penny during world war 2?

In 1941 and 1942 they were in 1943-45 they were made of steel


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 year is the most valuable penny from?

1943. In 1943, to save copper for the war effort pennies were struck in zinc coated steel, however some copper blanks made their way into the press and were struck by accident, there are only a handful of known genuine examples of a copper 1943 penny and they can be worth in excess of 1 million dollars. However, steel 1943 pennies are incredibly common and are worth about 5 cents in circulated condition or a buck or two if uncirculated. An easy way to check if you have a steel or a copper penny is to hold a magnet up to it, the magnet will stick to the steel penny and not the copper penny.


What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?

The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.


Value of a 1943 steel war penny?

dang that's hella rare maby 1000 dollars or something