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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 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
How much is a 1943s war penny worth?
The 1943-S steel Lincoln cent is common. Average value is 10 to 25 cents.
How do you know a 1943 steel war penny is authentic?
Try the magnet test, if it sticks to it, it's steel.
Silver 1943 penny?
1943 pennies are not silver. They are zinc coated steel. Copper was saved for war effort.
What is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
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.
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
How much is 1942 and 1943 copper pennies worth?
A 1942 copper penny is worth between $0.15 and $3.00. If you have a 1943 copper penny it is worth a lot more. In 1943 because of the war and the need for copper pennies in that year were made from steel. Steel pennies from 1943 are worth around $0.30 and $2.50. If you have a real 1943 copper penny take it to a coin shop or dealer and have them check it out to see if it is real.
How much is a 1943s war penny worth?
The 1943-S steel Lincoln cent is common. Average value is 10 to 25 cents.
