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How much is a 1943 platinum penny worth?
The 1943 US pennies were steel, not platinum. Their worth depends on condition.
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 1943 silver wheat-head penny worth?
Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
How much is a 1942 steel penny worrh?
Steel pennies were minted in 1943, not '42, and they're only worth around 5 cents.
How come a 1943 penny is worth so much?
It isn't. Normal 1943 pennies are worth 3-15 cents depending on condition because they are made out of steel and are collected even by non-collectors as curiosities. The only expensive 1943 pennies are the copper pennies which were made by mistake. When they turned on the machines to make the 1943 steel pennies, some copper blanks were left inside the machines and so a tiny amount of 1943 copper pennies were created by mistake. Since there might only be ~15 made, they are worth a lot. But an ordinary 1943 penny is only worth a few cents.
How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
What is a zinc coated steel 1943 penny worth?
A 1943 zinc-coated steel penny is known as a "steel cent." In circulated condition, it is worth about 10-25 cents. In uncirculated condition or with specific mint marks, they can be worth more to collectors, ranging from a couple of dollars to over $100.
What is the value of a 1939 steel wheat penny?
Check the date again and it should say 1943. This was the only year steel pennies were made. Ask how much a 1943 steel penny is worth and you should find the answer. If an answer doesn't come up there should be on in the related questions section.
How much does a 1943 silver penny worth?
In the early 1940s, the United States mint produced silver pennies because copper was needed for the war effort. These pennies are actually steel coated with zinc. They are worth about fifteen cents if they have been in circulation.
How much money is the most expensive penny worth?
1.7 Million dollars, that was what a collector recently paid for a 1943 copper penny made at the Denver mint, the only known 1943 copper penny struck there (keep in mind that the 1943 pennies were struck in steel, the copper 1943 pennies are errors).
How Much are SteeL American Pennies Worth'?
The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime issue made of steel, and coated with zinc. During World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort (to make shell casings) that the U.S. penny was made out of steel that year, which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. They are worth about 12 to 15 cents each in ciruclated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if Uncirculated.
What is the worth of 1942s 1943 1943D 1943S steel pennies?
In average circulated condition, a 1942 steel penny is worth around 10 to 25 cents, while a 1943 steel penny is worth about 15 to 30 cents. The 1943D and 1943S steel pennies are more valuable, ranging from 50 cents to a few dollars depending on their condition.
