about as much as a haypenny from the civil war
With silver at $27.10 per ounce. War nickels are worth about $1.50.
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The 1943-S steel Lincoln cent is common. Average value is 10 to 25 cents.
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It's made of zinc-plated steel, not aluminum. In average condition a so-called "war penny" is worth 10 cents to a half-dollar
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
It's worth about a quarter in average condition, regardless of mint mark.The steel pennies from World War 2 are not worth very much. A 1943 in good condition is worth about $0.15.
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 "silver penny" is a steel penny. They were minted in 1943, during World War II, because of the copper shortage. To a collector, it may be worth something, yes, but certainly no amount you could retire on.
The 1943 penny was not made with copper, like all other years. Copper was funneled to the War Department so the 1943 penny was made from steel and other compounds.
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.
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.
about as much as a haypenny from the civil war
A lot! The first Lincoln cent was minted in 1909. You may have a token or other item made during the Civil War to honor Lincoln. If it's not a penny, please post a new question with more information that might help ID it.