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The US only made steel cents in 1943. Any silver-colored cents dated 1942 are plated.
You can always use a magnet to test a suspected steel coin. If it doesn't stick to a magnet it's not steel.
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∙ 13y ago$105.12 as prior to 1983 146 pennies weigh one pound.
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What is the value 1942 D steel penny?
Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.
The value of a 1942 steel wheat penny?
No such thing. Steel cents were produced in 1943, not '42.
What is the value of a 1942-d steel penny worth?
Steel cents were only struck in 1943. All 1942 cents were made of bronze. A bronze cent will not stick to a magnet; a steel one will.
You found a white steal 1942 steel penny what is it worth?
US steel cents were only in 1943, on average, value is 5 cents
What is the value of 1942 steel mint penny?
The steel cents were only struck in 1943 and have values of 3 to 5 cents depending on condition
What is the value of a 1942 zinc penny?
All modern pennies are made out of zinc. If you are thinking of a 1943 steel penny that is a very common coin that is worth at most a dollar. If you have a 1942 steel penny that is a misprint error made by the mint and is very valuable. (be sure to have it certified by multiple sources including NGC) I hope that this helps.
1942 steel penny Is it real I have such a penny. Am i hallucinating?
The best way to find out if it is real, simply use a magnet. It will cling to the magnet if it is a real steel penny.
What is the value of a 1942 off center penny?
The value depends on the percentage of the off-strike. For a 1942 wheat penny the value will probably be around $5-$10 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 Lincoln wartime steel penny 1943?
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
What is value of a copper penny 1942?
Average value is 3 to 5 cents
What is the value of 1942 us penny?
Average value is 3 to 5 cents
