How much is a 1943D silver steel penny worth?

Answer 1

Not a valid question. ALL 1943 cents were struck in metal. The question is, WHICH metal?

Copper was needed for the war effort, so cents were struck in steel coated with a thin layer of zinc to reduce rusting. Over a billion of these coins were struck and many were saved, so they sell for anywhere from 25 cents to a dollar.

By accident a few copper blanks left over from 1942 were fed through the press in 1943, resulting in the famous "1943 copper pennies". All known genuine coins have been accounted for. Auction prices have ranged from $35,000 to nearly $200,000. There are also loads of counterfeits, so beware.

Answer 2

Despite being 70 years old, the 1943 steel (not silver) cent is still common. In average circulated condition, one is worth about 10 cents. If it still has the original zinc plating, one could be worth upwards of a dollar or so.

Answer 3

A genuine copper 1943 penny is worth many thousands of dollars. However, most out there are fakes; either copper-coated steel cents, or altered 1948 pennies.