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Try the magnet test, if it sticks to it, it's steel.
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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.
What us coins were affected by World War 2?
1943 Cents were minted on zinc-plated steel to conserve copper needed for war materials. This was not very satisfactory and the government later attempted, with little success, to remove all of them from circulation. From 1944 to 1946/7 artillery shells were recycled to make brass cents (some tin was added to the alloy, but not enough to make them meet the pre-war composition). Nickel was also important to the war effort so the 5 cent coin was changed to an alloy of 35% silver from mid-1942 through 1945.AnswerI dont remember the specific years, but I know that they quit making copper pennies for a bit. They made what are called "steel cents". I believe the copper was needed to make ammunition and such for the war.
When was Germany pushed out of North Africa?
Germany still had minor defenses stationed in North Africa into 1943 but for the most part, German control in Africa was gone in late 1942. I know this post was made already but since the question is literally the same, then the answer should be the same also.
How many soldiers survived Dunkirk and went to fight in Sicily and Normandy?
I think that it is difficult to know that number of soldiers with certainty. The units in Sicily in 1943 & Normandy in 1944 would have been mostly different from those that evacuated at Dunkirk. Maybe there is a Dunkirk Evacuation Association that keeps track of that information.
What is this coin I have with the writing we salute Charles w Wagner armed forces usa 1943 mic-gmac-geic On the front is embossed a globe a book and a lamp?
I don't know it's origin but I also have the same coin but mine is dated 1942 and it belonged to my grandfather who was a officer in world war two
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.
1943 pure copper penny does anyone know what it's worth?
-In 1943, pennies were made out of steel instead of copper. A 1943 pure copper penny is a rare mint error, and is worth lots.
How do you know if a 1943 steel penny has been fused with a copper diposit?
Try to pick it up with a magnet.
How do you know if your 1943 penny is bronze?
Put it under a magnet. If it sticks it is a steel penny. If it does not stick take to a collector or professional who can examine it further and give you a answer.
How do you know if your 1944 penny is steel?
The vast, vast, vast, majority of 1944 pennies are copper. If it sticks to a magnet it /might/ be steel, though you'd have to take it to an expert to make sure it wasn't altered from a steel 1943 penny.
How do you know if your 1943 copper penny is real?
Take it to a reputable coin dealer and he can verify it for you. Some easy tricks to do is to see if it sticks to a magnet, if it does, it is a fake. Secondly, look at the coin under a loupe and compare the last 2 digits to a genuine 1943 steel penny, if they aren't identical, it is an altered coin.
How much is a 1947 silver wheat back penny sell for?
Well . . . there have never been any silver pennies minted in the US, so you must be talking about the steel pennies. As far as I know, 1943 was the only year that steel pennies, or 'steelies', were minted.
Do anyone know how much a siv ler 1943 penny is worth?
The penny is made of zinc as it was during world war 2 and metals like copper, brass, and steel were in high demand for the war effort, so pennies were made with zinc. Not sure of it's worth, but they are getting very hard to find
What is the value of a 1943 S steel penny?
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 05/2009: Very worn condition - 8¢ Moderately worn - 32¢ Slightly worn - 65¢ Almost no wear - $1.00 Uncirculated - $3.25+
What is the value of a 1943 San Francisco mint penny?
I do not know but I would like to. I have a few with the original luster. Longcorrk@cox.net
How much is a 1943 half penny worth?
A 1943 half penny can vary in value depending on its condition and rarity. In general, a circulated 1943 half penny is worth around 50 cents to a few dollars. However, if it is in mint condition or has specific characteristics, it could be worth more to collectors. It is recommended to have the coin evaluated by a professional numismatist to determine its exact value.
How much is a 1943 silver penny worth?
These pennies are actually not silver, but are made of steel with zinc coating. They were produced in 1943, only, as critically needed US copper supplies were re-routed toward building arms/munitions and even warships for WW III. Steel cents are still quite common since they minted so many of them, and retail for about 10 to 50 cents in circulated condition, and up to $5 in uncirculated condition.
