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The only magnetic US coin is the 1943 steel cent. All other wheat pennies are made of copper, which is not magnetic.
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What is the 1943 wheat penny made of?
It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
How do you know if your 1944 wheat penny is steel?
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
Is your 1943 wheat penny a steel penny?
All but about 1 to 2 dozen 1943 cents were made of steel. The ones made of copper were accidentally struck on leftover blanks intended for 1942 cents. Average prices for circulated 1943 steel cents range from 20 to 35 cents.
How can you tell if it a 1944 steel wheat penny?
there are only 2 known to be around, so not to bring your hopes down but it is probably not. they sell for more than $300,000. sorry.
Was the 1943 bronze wheat penny magnetic?
1943 was nearly all steel cents, which ARE magnetic. Only a dozen or so genuine copper '43 pennies are known to exist, and they are NOT magnetic.
The value of a 1942 steel wheat penny?
No such thing. Steel cents were produced in 1943, not '42.
How much is a 1955 steel wheat penny worth?
There is no such thing.
What is a steel 1955 wheat penny worth?
Steel cents were only made in 1943. Your coin is plated. It is considered an altered coin and is worth a penny.
What is a 1943D steel copper wheat penny worth?
5-10 cents.
What is the 1943 wheat penny made of?
It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
What year wheat penny is worth 30000?
The most valuable ones are the 1943 copper penny, and the even more rare 1944 steel penny.
How do you know if your 1944 wheat penny is steel?
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
What is the value of a1943 wheat penny?
Steel Lincolns are 5 to 10 cents on average.
Which wheat penny is worth 12500 dollars?
According to a 2014 coin price chart, there is no wheat penny that is worth $12,500. There is, however, a 1922 (no mint mark) wheat penny worth about $500 in circulated condition and $20,000 in mint condition. The highest price penny like this is a 1944 Steel penny that is worth $100,000 in mint condition and $4,000 in circulated condition.
How much is a steel wheat penny 1943?
Average values for circulated coins are 5 to 25 cents.
Is a 1945 penny a wheat penny?
Yes. Wheat pennies were made 1909-1958. A wheat penny has wheat on the backside.
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.
