The US never minted a silver penny. For starters, it would be worth more than a dime!
1943 cents were made of steel because copper was needed for the war effort. The mint mark position is the same as on all Lincoln cents, below the date. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.
A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50
The "S" mintmark on a 1943 steel penny indicates that it was minted in San Francisco.
I looked up a wheat penny chart and it said, a 1943 penny is worth about 15 cents, a 1943 penny with a d mint-mark is worth about 18 cents, and a 1943 penny with an s mint-mark is worth about 20 cents. I'm not sure how recent the chart is, because if the chart is old they could be worth a bit more. But I'm not sure
The Australian 1943 Penny was minted variously at the Melbourne Mint (no mintmark), Perth Mint (mintmark is a dot after the Y in PENNY "Y.") and Bombay Mint (mintmark is an "I" under King George's bust).
The mint mark on the 1943 Lincoln Wheat Cent, and on all wheat cents, is located on the obverse (heads) side of the coin just below the date. The mark "D" represents the U.S. Mint at Denver, Colorado, the mark "S" represents the U.S. Mint at San Francisco, California, and if there is no mint mark under the date then the coin was minted at the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The mint mark is below the date.
If it has one, it should be under the date, the same as other Lincoln cents. D = Denver S = San Francisco Coins without a mint mark were made in Philadelphia
The mint mark does not determine the value of a coin. If you have a penny and want to know what it is worth, please submit a new question and include the date on your penny as well as the mint mark.
No, the 1943 steel cents do not have a mint mark. All 1943 steel cents were produced at the Philadelphia Mint, which did not use a mint mark that year. In contrast, the 1943 copper cents, which are rare, were minted in Denver and San Francisco and carry their respective mint marks.
A 1943 steel penny with a mint mark can vary significantly in value depending on its condition and the specific mint mark. Generally, a penny from the Philadelphia mint (no mint mark) is more common and worth around 10 to 30 cents, while those from the Denver (D) or San Francisco (S) mints can range from a few dollars to over $100 in better condition. Coins in excellent condition or with unique characteristics can fetch higher prices among collectors. Always consult a current coin pricing guide or a professional appraiser for the most accurate valuation.
The US never minted a silver penny. For starters, it would be worth more than a dime! 1943 cents were made of steel because copper was needed for the war effort. The mint mark position is the same as on all Lincoln cents, below the date. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.
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