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This is not a double die error it's called a repunched mint mark.The San Francisco mint has 5 known varieties and Denver has 17. As for value only one Denver variety is bold enough for a premium. In the grade of F-12 retail price is $10.00.
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What Metals were used in the 1943 Wheat Pennies?
Steel-plated zinc.
Are all wheat pennies made of steel?
No, wheat pennies were primarily made of copper during 1909-1942 and in 1944-1958. In 1943, due to copper shortages during World War II, steel pennies were minted which are distinctly different in appearance.
How much is a 1943 silver wheat-head penny worth?
Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
Do all 1944 steel wheat pennys stick to a magnet?
No, not all 1944 steel wheat pennies stick to a magnet. Only the 1943 steel wheat pennies, which were made from steel coated with zinc due to copper shortages during World War II, are magnetic. The 1944 pennies, however, were primarily made of copper, so they do not exhibit magnetic properties.
Is your 1943 wheat penny a steel penny?
All but about 1 to 2 dozen 1943 cents were made of steel. The ones made of copper were accidentally struck on leftover blanks intended for 1942 cents. Average prices for circulated 1943 steel cents range from 20 to 35 cents.
Was the 1943 bronze wheat penny magnetic?
No, the 1943 bronze wheat penny is not magnetic because it is made of bronze, which is not attracted to magnets. Only the 1943 steel pennies, which were produced due to a shortage of copper during World War II, are magnetic because they are made of steel.
How much is a 1947 silver wheat back penny sell for?
Well . . . there have never been any silver pennies minted in the US, so you must be talking about the steel pennies. As far as I know, 1943 was the only year that steel pennies, or 'steelies', were minted.
What are my 1943 wheat pennies worth?
The value of 1943 wheat pennies can vary based on their condition and mint mark. Most common 1943 pennies are made of zinc-coated steel and are worth about 10 to 30 cents each in average circulated condition. However, if you have a 1943 copper penny, which is extremely rare, it could be worth thousands of dollars. Always consider getting a professional appraisal for accurate valuation.
Are there any pennies from 1943 made of steel?
Yes, in 1943, some pennies were made of steel due to a shortage of copper during World War II. These steel pennies are rare and highly sought after by collectors.
What years were steel pennies minted?
1943
How many 1943 steel wheat S pennies are there in the US?
A total of 191,550,000 was minted in the U.S. of 1943s. How many are still around ? It is impossible to say.
Does the steel and wheat penny magnitize?
Yes, both the steel and wheat penny can be slightly magnetic due to the iron content in the steel penny and the copper content in the wheat penny. However, the magnetism may be very weak and not easily noticeable.
