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No. A 1958 US cent is 95% Copper and 5% Zinc. Any "silver" cents you have are almost certainly plated. Steel cents were only made in 1943, when copper was needed for the war effort, and no 1¢ coins were ever struck in silver. Among other reasons, a silver cent would have been 1/10 the size of a dime, or about as big as a pencil eraser!

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Does a1943 silver penny have a D?

It's not a silver penny. It's a steel penny. In 1943, silver was scarce because of World War II. So was copper, the metal usually used to make pennies. So in 1943, the US Mint chose steel as a cheap, one-time substitute. And yes, it has a D. My grandfather (who was alive when all this happened) told me when he gave me one.


Is there a silver 1961 D penny?

No. The US 1961-D penny is 95% Copper and 5% Zinc. Any "silver" cents you have are almost certainly plated. The only exceptions are the famous 1943 steel cents. These have a silvery color in their original condition.


What is a 1943 silver penny worth with a d mark on it?

That's not silver, it's zinc-coated steel. On average, it's worth around 10 cents.


What does D mean on a steel penny?

"D" on a steel penny typically refers to the Denver Mint, where the penny was minted. During World War II, steel pennies were produced due to a copper shortage.


What is the value of a1951-D US steel penny?

1943 was the only year for steel cents


How much is a 1969 D Silver Penny worth?

1¢


1958 d plated penny?

Plated coins are considered to be altered pieces. There were over 800 million 1958-D cents minted so anything that's been damaged is only worth a penny.


What is the value of a 2000 d silver penny?

One Cent is the value. The US has never made a silver penny. It may look like silver or have been silver plated but it has no collectible value.


What is the value of a 1960 d silver penny?

The only "silver" penny was minted in 1943 to support the war effort. Yours is probably zinc plated.


What is the value 1942 D steel penny?

Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.


How much is a 1958 d penny is worth?

It's worth 3 cents.


How much is a 1994 d silver penny worth?

No US one cent coin was EVER struck in silver. It may have been plated or look like silver, but it's not silver. It's just a penny.