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1943 pennies are made of steel, coated with zinc, so they have a silvery color to them.
See the picture here :
http://www.coinfacts.com/small_cents/lincoln_cents/wheat_ear_cents/1943s_cent.htm
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What does a 1913 penny look like posibbly liberty penny?
A US cent dated 1913 is a Lincoln cent and the word Liberty is also on the front of the coin.
What does a 1943 penny look like?
The 1943 US penny reflects the shortage of some metals due to production for the war. Instead of copper, the pennies were made of steel, and are grey in color.
What does a 1951 penny look like?
It looks the same as every other US cent minted since 1909.
What does an 1847 copper penny look like?
A US Large cent dated 1847 is a "Braided Hair" Liberty Head cent. Type this into your browser and click images.
What does a 1797 penny look like?
A US Large Cent dated 1797 would be a Draped Bust cent. Type this info into your search box and click images.
What does Puerto Rico's penny look like?
It looks exactly like the US cent.
What does a 1913 penny look like posibbly liberty penny?
A US cent dated 1913 is a Lincoln cent and the word Liberty is also on the front of the coin.
What does 19 mm look like?
About the width of a US penny (one cent coin)
Why is the 1943 pennie made of steel?
There's more information at the Related Question - look for "Why steel cents?"BTW the coin is a Penny or Cent, not "pennie"
What does a 1906 penny look like?
A US one cent coin dated 1906 is a Indian Head (1859-1909) cent.
What does a 1943 penny look like?
The 1943 US penny reflects the shortage of some metals due to production for the war. Instead of copper, the pennies were made of steel, and are grey in color.
1943 copper wheatback penny with no mint mark what is it worth?
you have a 1943 penny that looks like it is made out of copper, this is how you can authenticate it to tell if it is a genuine 1943 copper penny, or a fake 1943 copper penny. But first of all, be aware that the 1943 penny was issued in zinc-coated steel, because the USA needed copper for the war effort. Any genuine 1943 copper pennies are extremely rare mint errors. Learn more about your silver colored 1943 Steel Penny. The easiest way to tell if your 1943 copper cent is merely a copper-plated steel penny is to test it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the penny, it's made of steel which has been dipped or plated in copper. Such a penny is worth about 15 cents as a novelty item. If your 1943 copper colored penny doesn't stick to a magnet, then look at the date carefully (using a magnifying glass, if possible.) If the tail of the 3 doesn't extend well below the "line" of numbers, it is probably a cut-in-half 8. A very common fraud involving the copper 1943 cent is to cut away part of the 8 in the date of a 1948 penny. If the 3 in your date looks like half of an 8, your coin is not a genuine 1943 copper penny. Any time you have a potentially valuable coin, it's always a good idea to take it to a qualified coin dealer for a professional opinion. Most dealers do not charge to have a look at your coins and give you an informal verbal appraisal. More Coins Quick Tips Coin Values Guide
What does a 1917 penny look like?
The front of a 1917 penny looks very similar to a present day penny. The reverse had shafts of wheat with ONE CENT and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
What does a 1951 penny look like?
It looks the same as every other US cent minted since 1909.
What does an 1847 copper penny look like?
A US Large cent dated 1847 is a "Braided Hair" Liberty Head cent. Type this into your browser and click images.
What does a 1797 penny look like?
A US Large Cent dated 1797 would be a Draped Bust cent. Type this info into your search box and click images.
What does a 1790 Indian head wheat penny look like?
Look at the coin again. The first US one cent coin was struck in 1793.
