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It isn't made from silver. In 1943 the US mint produced a cent out of steel coated with zinc. As a result it looks "silver". It isn't silver though. It is worth a couple of cents at most, millions were saved as curiosities by the public and so even an uncirculated coin can be found for around 50 cents.
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What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
What is the value of a 1943 wheat silver or aluminum penny?
It's zinc-coated steel, not aluminum or silver(*). Copper was needed to make ammunition so in 1943 the mint made pennies out of scrap steel instead of bronze. About a billion were struck and a lot of them were saved so they don't have much extra value. In average condition they're worth about a quarter, plus or minus. (*) If you consider it for a minute, a silver penny would have been worth more than a dime and an aluminum penny would be so light it would blow away in a slight breeze, so it couldn't be either of those metals.
What is a 1943 Coper penny worth?
Over a million dollars if it is genuine. However, there are only a handful of known genuine 1943 copper pennies. Many "copper" 1943 pennies are either genuine 1943 cents dipped in copper to make them appear to be copper (but will still stick to a magnet due to the steel) or other years of wheat pennies with the date altered to make it look like a 1943 penny, however, experienced coin dealers and graders will be able to spot these as altered dates.
What is the 1974 silver penny value?
The US has never and will never make silver pennies. The metal would be to soft. So it's worthless unless it contains real silver.
What is the value of a 1931 silver penny?
The US never made silver pennies. It would cost too much for the mint to make them. Your coin is plated silver this adds no value to the coin.
What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
Does a1943 silver penny have a D?
It's not a silver penny. It's a steel penny. In 1943, silver was scarce because of World War II. So was copper, the metal usually used to make pennies. So in 1943, the US Mint chose steel as a cheap, one-time substitute. And yes, it has a D. My grandfather (who was alive when all this happened) told me when he gave me one.
What is the value of a 1978 silver penny?
The US has never made and never will make silver pennies. If a penny was silver it would be worth more than a dime.
Did they make silver pennies in 1927?
No, the U.S. never made cents out of silver. A 1927 cent that's silver in color is a regular bronze cent that was plated for use in jewelry or something similar.You may be thinking of the 1943 silver colored penny. It's a wartime issue made of steel, and coated with zinc. During World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort (to make shell casings) that the U.S. penny was made out of steel that year, which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. They are worth about 12 to 15 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if Uncirculated.
What is the value of a 1943 wheat silver or aluminum penny?
It's zinc-coated steel, not aluminum or silver(*). Copper was needed to make ammunition so in 1943 the mint made pennies out of scrap steel instead of bronze. About a billion were struck and a lot of them were saved so they don't have much extra value. In average condition they're worth about a quarter, plus or minus. (*) If you consider it for a minute, a silver penny would have been worth more than a dime and an aluminum penny would be so light it would blow away in a slight breeze, so it couldn't be either of those metals.
How Much are SteeL American Pennies Worth'?
The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime issue made of steel, and coated with zinc. During World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort (to make shell casings) that the U.S. penny was made out of steel that year, which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. They are worth about 12 to 15 cents each in ciruclated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if Uncirculated.
How much is a 1943 S penny worth that is a silver color and does stick to a magnet?
The 1943 penny was made of steel with a zinc coating [ hence the silver look]. They are steel so they are attraced to a magnet. The value depends on the condition and with no rust showing they sell for about $0.50 to $1 and then more if they are in better condition.AnswerUncirculated examples sell for $1 to $2. In any lower condition a dealer may give 5 or 10 cents. He already has rolls of them that he can't sell. 1943 pennies are made of steel. This is because in 1943, the government needed so much copper to make war materials. Some pennies from 1943 are copper, because the government made a mistake. The copper 1943 pennies are worth about $10,000.
Does a silver wheat penny from 1943 have any value?
Zinc-plated steel, not silver. After all, a silver cent would have more silver in it than a dime, so it wouldn't have been too bright for the Mint to make a coin worth 12 cents and put it into circulation for 1 cent, LOL! See the Related Question for more information.
Is there a silver 2003 penny?
No, it would cost the mint to much money to make these and everyone would keep them for there silver value.
How do you make an old penny look new?
wash it in silver water! You could polish it.
What is a 1943 Coper penny worth?
Over a million dollars if it is genuine. However, there are only a handful of known genuine 1943 copper pennies. Many "copper" 1943 pennies are either genuine 1943 cents dipped in copper to make them appear to be copper (but will still stick to a magnet due to the steel) or other years of wheat pennies with the date altered to make it look like a 1943 penny, however, experienced coin dealers and graders will be able to spot these as altered dates.
What would a 1959 Lincoln silver penny be worth in 10 years?
Nothing, none were made. Your coin is plated. It would be "cents-less" to make a penny out of silver because it would be worth more than a dollar.
