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1943 steel cents with no mint mark were minted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA.
The value of this coin varies depending on condition. As of June 21, 2009 eBay sales show them ranging from about 3 cents each to about a dollar.
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What is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
How much is a 1943s war penny worth?
The 1943-S steel Lincoln cent is common. Average value is 10 to 25 cents.
What year during world war 2 did they stop making copper pennies?
1943-45
Value of World War 2 steel nickels?
I 'm guessing you mean the 1943 nickel. They are an alloy of 3 different metals; not steel. They are worth about 1.00. Sorry, I can't remember the 3 metals.
How do you know a 1943 steel war penny is authentic?
Try the magnet test, if it sticks to it, it's steel.
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 is the nickname for 1943 pennies?
Steelies. Short for "steel cents." Copper was needed for the war, so pennies were cast out of steel.
When were us steel pennies minted?
1943 to save copper for the war effort.
Silver 1943 penny?
1943 pennies are not silver. They are zinc coated steel. Copper was saved for war effort.
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.
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.
What is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
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 much is 1942 and 1943 copper pennies worth?
A 1942 copper penny is worth between $0.15 and $3.00. If you have a 1943 copper penny it is worth a lot more. In 1943 because of the war and the need for copper pennies in that year were made from steel. Steel pennies from 1943 are worth around $0.30 and $2.50. If you have a real 1943 copper penny take it to a coin shop or dealer and have them check it out to see if it is real.
What is different about the 1943 pennies?
Copper was needed for the war so in 1943 pennies were made of zinc coated steel. In circulated condition they are worth 3-25 cents. In uncirculated they are worth about 10-25 dollars.
How many steel 1944 pennies were minted?
The US never made steel pennies in 1946. They were made in 1943 to save copper for the war effort.
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.
