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Depends. If it is in excellent condition, you could get a few dollars for it. If it is in average condition (blackened and worn) you could probably get about 10 cents for it. Alas, these coins just haven't risen in value.
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What is the value of a World War 2 penny?
If you're referring to any cent struck during WWII, those dated 1941, '42, '44, or '45 are very common and are generally worth less than a dime in average condition. 1943 cents were made of zinc-plated steel to save copper for the war effort. These coins are a bit scarcer but still only sell for 25 to 50 cents in average condition.
What is the value of a 1942 1943 1944 penny?
You need to know the coins' mint marks and conditions to have a more accurate idea of their values. In any case these coins are fairly common among collectors so they aren't worth very much. Assuming average circulation wear, retail prices are roughly 1942, 1942-D: about 10c 1942-S: about 25c 1943: 15c 1943-D: 25c 1943-S: 35c 1944: 5c 1944-D: 10c 1944-S: 7c A dealer might pay you a nickel or a dime each.
I found a 1960 silver penny with the Free Mason logo stamped into it Any info?
It's an ordinary cent that's been plated and stamped with that logo. It is likely to be of value to collectors of Masonic items but it has no extra value for collectors of standard coins.I changed your question because saying "You found ..." means that someone at wiki.answers found the coin!
Was there a 1942 penny made of lead?
The US has never made any lead coins, so no.
How much is a steel penny worth?
It really depends on the condition. They are worth about 5 cents if in average circulated condition and have nearly all the plating, only about 2 cents if there are any spots of rust on the coin. The mintmark really doesn't make much of a difference, though the "S" mintmark is the least common of the 3. If the coin is in uncirculated condition, it might be worth about a dollar or two. Beware though, some coins have been replated by private individuals, these coins have no collector value except for 2 cents or so.
What is the value of a 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
What is a 1943 steel penny with the 4 missing?
Filled die errors are very common and have little value if any.
What is the value of a 1943 tin wheat penny?
1943 cents were made of zinc-plated steel. They don't contain any tin. Please see the Related Question for more information.
What is the value of a 1970 steel penny?
No US mint struck any steel coins in 1970.
What is a 1943 misprint steel penny worth?
Depending on condition, average value is 5 to 50 cents.
What is the value of a lead wheat penny?
Wheat pennies, nor any other US cent has ever been made of lead. If per chance you're talking about a 1943 penny, it's made of steel, not lead. It's worth about 25 cents.
Does a 1963 steel penny have any value?
The only steel cents are dated 1943. I suspect you have a 1963 Copper penny which has been dipped in Mercury long ago. I can't recall enough about Chemistry to explain the chemical process(s) involved, but when a Copper penny is dipped in Mercury, the Mercury "plates" on the penny creating a bright silvery finish. I did this in an experiment back in the early 50s, and when the penny was observed several months later, the finish had turned very dark, almost black, and "looked like" a real steel penny of 1943. I suggest that you have your penny examined by a coin dealer, and/or a metallurgist [possibly including a test of the base metal]. Unfortunately, I think you will find that it is truly a 1963 Copper penny with some kind of surface coating which mimicks the finish of an aged 1943 steel penny.j3h.
What is the value of a 1965 steel penny?
The US only made steel cents in 1943 to save copper for the war effort. Any 1965 cent that appears to be steel is almost certainly plated. You can (and should) always test a suspected steel coin with a magnet before jumping to conclusions. If it's not attracted to a magnet it's not steel.
What is the value of a 1942 steel penny?
The US only made steel cents in 1943. Any silver-colored cents dated 1942 are plated. You can always use a magnet to test a suspected steel coin. If it doesn't stick to a magnet it's not steel.
1943 copper wheatback penny with no mint mark what is it worth?
you have a 1943 penny that looks like it is made out of copper, this is how you can authenticate it to tell if it is a genuine 1943 copper penny, or a fake 1943 copper penny. But first of all, be aware that the 1943 penny was issued in zinc-coated steel, because the USA needed copper for the war effort. Any genuine 1943 copper pennies are extremely rare mint errors. Learn more about your silver colored 1943 Steel Penny. The easiest way to tell if your 1943 copper cent is merely a copper-plated steel penny is to test it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the penny, it's made of steel which has been dipped or plated in copper. Such a penny is worth about 15 cents as a novelty item. If your 1943 copper colored penny doesn't stick to a magnet, then look at the date carefully (using a magnifying glass, if possible.) If the tail of the 3 doesn't extend well below the "line" of numbers, it is probably a cut-in-half 8. A very common fraud involving the copper 1943 cent is to cut away part of the 8 in the date of a 1948 penny. If the 3 in your date looks like half of an 8, your coin is not a genuine 1943 copper penny. Any time you have a potentially valuable coin, it's always a good idea to take it to a qualified coin dealer for a professional opinion. Most dealers do not charge to have a look at your coins and give you an informal verbal appraisal. More Coins Quick Tips Coin Values Guide
Is your 1943 penny steel or silver?
There's no such thing as a 1943 silver cent (or a silver cent for any other year). It's made of zinc-coated steel. If you don't believe me, try picking it up with a magnet. Silver isn't magnetic.
How much is a 1943 S penny worth that is a silver color and does stick to a magnet?
The 1943 penny was made of steel with a zinc coating [ hence the silver look]. They are steel so they are attraced to a magnet. The value depends on the condition and with no rust showing they sell for about $0.50 to $1 and then more if they are in better condition.AnswerUncirculated examples sell for $1 to $2. In any lower condition a dealer may give 5 or 10 cents. He already has rolls of them that he can't sell. 1943 pennies are made of steel. This is because in 1943, the government needed so much copper to make war materials. Some pennies from 1943 are copper, because the government made a mistake. The copper 1943 pennies are worth about $10,000.
