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Copper was needed for the war in 1943 so they used steel instead and plated it in zinc so it wouldn't wear and tarnish so quickly, giving it the silvery colour.
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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]
What years was the silver penny made?
1943
What is the different between the penny in 1943 and today's penny?
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.
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]
What is the value of a Lincoln wartime steel penny 1943?
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
When was Penny Valentine born?
Penny Valentine was born in 1943.
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.
Can milk rust a penny?
rust no. Well maybe a 1943 steel penny.
Is Abraham Lincoln on the 1943 penny?
Yes, he has been on the penny since 1909.
What is a 1943 steel winged liberty penny worth?
No such thing as a Winged Liberty penny. 1943 Lincoln cents are steel. The Winged Liberty (or Mercury) design was used on dimes in 1943.
