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The U.S. only made steel cents in 1943.
You may have a plated coin (worth nothing extra) or a mint error in which the copper coating wasn't applied to your coin and its zinc core is visible (worth several dollars).
You should have it inspected in person by a dealer who works with error coins.
What else can I help you with?
Why is the 1943D Lincoln penny silver?
It has a silver color because it is made out of steel. Copper was needed for the war and was in short supply, so steel pennies were made.
What are 1943 copper pennies worth?
1943 pennies are not silver but rather steel coated zinc. Copper was need for war effort so they used steel and zinc. They are worth $____ if they are in G4- 10 cents, F12- 30 cents, VF20-50 cents, EF-40 $1, MS60 $2 MS 65 $12.
What regulations govern steel product production?
Performance-Oriented Packaging Standards went into effect in October of 1996.
How much is Tudor money worth today?
Farthing = 1/4 pennyHalf penny = 1/2 pennyThree farthing = 3/4 pennyPenny = 1 penny = 1dHalf groat = 2 pennies = 2dGroat = 4 pennies = 4dSixpence = 6 pennies = 6dShilling = 12 pennies = 1sHalf crown = 30 pennies = 2s 6dQuarter angel = 30 pennies = 2s 6dCrown = 60 pennies = 5sHalf angel = 60 pennies = 5sAngel = 120 pennies = 10sHalf pound = 120 pennies = 10sPound = 240 pence = 20s = £1Fine Sovereign = 360 pence = 30s = £1 10s
Are they any error 1952-S pennies?
Other than the usual striking errors that are possible on ANY coin, there is nothing special noted for 1952-S cents.
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.
Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
Were there any pennies in the 1940s made of gold?
No, but in 1943 US pennies were made from steel coated zinc. These have become a collector favorite.
What is the value of a 1970 steel penny?
The 1970 steel penny is not a genuine US coin as the US Mint did not produce any circulating steel pennies in 1970. Steel pennies were only minted in 1943 due to the shortage of copper during World War II. If you have a 1970 steel penny, it may be altered or counterfeit.
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 is value of steel pennies?
Steel pennies are worth 12 to 15 cents each and up to 65 cents if they weren't circulated. Steel pennies were made during WWII when cooper was needed to support the troops.
What is the nickname for 1943 pennies?
Steelies. Short for "steel cents." Copper was needed for the war, so pennies were cast out of steel.
How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
How do you know if your 1944 penny is steel?
The vast, vast, vast, majority of 1944 pennies are copper. If it sticks to a magnet it /might/ be steel, though you'd have to take it to an expert to make sure it wasn't altered from a steel 1943 penny.
Where were the 1943 steel pennies with no mint mark minted?
Any Lincoln cent that does not have a mintmark was struck at the Philadelphia Mint
What years were steel pennies minted?
1943
What is the Worth of steel pennies?
it all depends on what year it is
