Real 1943 Lincoln cents struck on bronze planchets, have sold from $40,000.00 to more than One Million dollars. More fake coins exist than authentic coins. If you think you have one you should take it to a reputable coin dealer to have it authenticated.
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.
A geniune 1943-D copper cent would have a value of about $50,000.00
There are not many 1943 copper pennies known. If it is genuine they sell for well over $100,000.
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
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).
The only steel pennies were made in 1943 to save copper for the war effort.
1963 COPPER penny is worth half a billion dollars.
1943 12 sided Canadian penny
They are probably bits of rust rather than copper chunks, so the coin is probably worth a few cents at most.
If it's a 1943 steel penny, it isn't worth much...a few cents if it's circulated, or a little more, maybe 50 cents if it's uncirculated. If it's a 1943 copper penny take it to a reputable coin dealer as fast as you can get there. HOWEVER, I can basically guarantee you that it isn't a 43 copper penny, because only about 10 are known to exist. If it's silver in color, it's a steel penny. If it happens to be copper in color, have someone check it out, BUT, it's likely a fake if it's copper.
About $3
It's worth 2 cents for its copper content.