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Please check a history book. The U.S. Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865. WORLD WAR TWO was fought during the first half of the 1940's.
Most likely what you are referring to is the "silver" war cents issued in 1943. These were actually made from steel, and coated with zinc, giving them a "silver" color. There were over a billion of these minted, so they're not rare -- current value is about 10 cents in circulated condition.
Dan
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Why is Lincoln 1943 penny worth more?
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.
Silver 1943 penny?
1943 pennies are not silver. They are zinc coated steel. Copper was saved for war effort.
How do you tell if its a 1943 war penny?
Other than the DATE it will stick to a magnet.
Steel penny used for in world war 2?
yes 1943-45 silver nickel 1943 -45 to conserve strategic metals for war production
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 is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
What year did they make the steel penny?
The steel penny was produced in 1943 during World War II due to a shortage of copper, which was needed for the war effort. The U.S. Mint minted these pennies from zinc-coated steel as a temporary measure. After 1943, the Mint returned to using copper for the penny.
How much is a 1943 d penny worth?
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
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 1960 d silver penny?
The only "silver" penny was minted in 1943 to support the war effort. Yours is probably zinc plated.
Why will the real 1943 penny stick to amagnet but a real 1944 penny will not?
1943 cents were made of steel, a magnetic metal, to conserve copper for the war effort. Other pennies are made of bronze or copper-plated zinc depending on their dates. Neither bronze nor zinc are susceptible to a magnet.
How much is Penny World War 2 worth?
The value of a World War II penny, specifically the 1943 copper penny, can vary significantly based on its condition and rarity. Most 1943 steel pennies are worth only a few cents, but if you have a rare 1943 copper penny, it could be worth thousands of dollars, with some selling for over $1 million at auction. It's essential to have the coin appraised by a numismatic expert for an accurate valuation.
