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There were no U.S. cents struck with that date. Please check and post a new question. You may have a privately minted token.
To answer the more general question, US Large Cents were made of pure copper. The use of alloys (bronze, copper-nickel, etc) began with the small cents introduced in 1856.
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What is the oldest minted coin in the US?
If I understand the question. The One Cent coins (penny's) are the longest issued denomination of U.S. coins. None were issued in 1815. Cents have been made at the Philadelphia Mint from 1793 to 2014. We have had penny's for 220 years.
What is a 1855 wheat penny worth?
As of 6-2-11, with the exception of 1815, the US has produced One Cent (or pennies) coins from 1793 to date. It's the oldest, longest running US coin.
What is a gold 1806 half penny US worth?
Sorry no US gold half penny of any date never made any
When was the 1856 penny made?
No wonder the rest of the world laughs at us...
What is the first us coin made?
The penny coin which was worth a cent
What is the oldest minted coin in the US?
If I understand the question. The One Cent coins (penny's) are the longest issued denomination of U.S. coins. None were issued in 1815. Cents have been made at the Philadelphia Mint from 1793 to 2014. We have had penny's for 220 years.
What is a us penny made out of?
cooper
What material is the us penny made of?
From 1982 the US Penny is made of a little more than 97% Zinc. The rest is a copper coating.
What is a 1898 Indian head penny?
This is a penny made by the US mint in 1898.
What is the historical signifiance for the penny?
There are a few hings about the history of a penny. A penny was the first made currency from the US.
Where was the first penny made?
The first US "penny's" were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1793.
Who is on the silver penny?
Nobody. The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver. In 1943 Abraham Lincoln was on the US penny.
Is a 1961 penny made of the same thing as a 2007 penny?
No, a 1961 US penny was 95 percent copper. Current pennies are made of zinc, with a copper shell.
What is a 1855 wheat penny worth?
As of 6-2-11, with the exception of 1815, the US has produced One Cent (or pennies) coins from 1793 to date. It's the oldest, longest running US coin.
What is a gold 1806 half penny US worth?
Sorry no US gold half penny of any date never made any
Why did they make the Nixon penny?
Such a coin was not made by the US Government.
What is a 2001 gold penny value?
1 cent. It's plated. The US has never made a gold penny.
