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In a word, no. This is a common misconception. In 1943 cents were struck in zinc-coated steel instead of copper, because copper was needed for ammunition casings. The zinc coating quickly reacted with air and moisture to turn a dull gray which looked somewhat like lead to the untrained eye.
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1943 lead penny?
No. It is steel coated with zinc.
How much is a 1943 lead wheat penny worth?
It's steel, not lead, and it's worth around 10 cents.
What is the value of a 1909 lead penny?
There's no such thing as a "lead penny". The only metals used to make U.S. cents have been copper, bronze, steel (1943 only) and zinc (1982-present).
How much is the 1943 penny is worth?
The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck on zinc coated steel planchets and are often called Lead, Silver and White penny's. They are very common with average values of 5 to 10 cents.
How much is a 1943 d penny worth?
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
1943 lead penny?
No. It is steel coated with zinc.
What is the value of a 1943 Leed penny?
They were not made out of lead. They were made out steel coated zinc.
How much is a 1943 lead wheat penny worth?
It's steel, not lead, and it's worth around 10 cents.
How much is a lead penny worth?
Nothing. It's counterfeit. But if you have a 1943 STEEL penny, it's worth between 10 cents and $2.
What is the value of a 1909 lead penny?
There's no such thing as a "lead penny". The only metals used to make U.S. cents have been copper, bronze, steel (1943 only) and zinc (1982-present).
How much is the 1943 penny is worth?
The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck on zinc coated steel planchets and are often called Lead, Silver and White penny's. They are very common with average values of 5 to 10 cents.
How much is a 1943 d penny worth?
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
How much is the 1943 white penny worth?
The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck on zinc coated steel planchets and are often called Lead, Silver and White penny's. They are very common with average values of 5 to 10 cents.
1943 white penny?
7-5-11>>> The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck on zinc coated steel planchets and are often called Lead, Silver and White penny's. They are very common with average values of 5 to 10 cents.
What is the value of a lead wheat penny?
Wheat pennies, nor any other US cent has ever been made of lead. If per chance you're talking about a 1943 penny, it's made of steel, not lead. It's worth about 25 cents.
Value of a 1943 steel penny no mint mark penny?
A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50
What is the value of a 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
