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It's made of steel, not silver, and it's shiny because it's plated in zinc. If it still has a full zinc coating, it's worth around 50 cents.

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What is the Value of a 1943 s silver wheat penny?

$10,000


What is the value of a wheat silver or Aluminium penny?

It sounds like you're referring to the 1943 wheat penny, which is actually made of zinc-coated steel, not silver or aluminum. In circulated condition, one is worth about 10 cents.


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What is the value of a 1943 silver buffalo penny?

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1943 wheat penny?

The 1943 steel Lincoln cent is not rare or scarce, the average value is 5 to 10 cents.


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The value of a 1942 steel wheat penny?

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