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What is the different between the penny in 1943 and today's penny?
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The 1943 US cent was made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust and weighed 2.70 grams. The cent of today is composed of 99.2 % zinc and 0.8 copper with a plating of pure copper and weighs 2.5 grams.
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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 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
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.
How does a 1943 steel penny looks on the back?
The design is the same as all U.S. pennies minted between 1909 and 1958.
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
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 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
What is the value of a Lincoln wartime steel penny 1943?
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
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.
When was Penny Valentine born?
Penny Valentine was born in 1943.
How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
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.
How much is the 1943 worth?
1943 12 sided Canadian penny
How old is the steel penny?
1943
What is the value of a 1943 penny with kangaroo on one side?
A 1943 penny with a kangaroo on one side is an Australian penny. These can be worth 3.00 dollars or more depending on the condition of the coin.
