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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.
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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.
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.
How do you know a 1943 steel war penny is authentic?
Try the magnet test, if it sticks to it, it's steel.
Was there a copper penny during world war 2?
In 1941 and 1942 they were in 1943-45 they were made of steel
How much is 1942 and 1943 copper pennies worth?
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.
