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BTW the coin is a Penny or Cent, not "pennie"

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How Much is a 1939 Steel American Pennie Worth?

Penny, not pennie; Bronze, not steel. If you have a 1939 cent that appears to be steel it's almost certainly plated. In any case, if it were steel it would stick to a magnet so that's the first thing to check.


How much is a 1953 D steel pennie worth?

Penny, not pennie; bronze, not steel. If you have a 1953 cent that appears to be steel it's almost certainly plated. In any case, if it were steel it would stick to a magnet so that's the first thing to check.


Were 1943 pennies made of lead or steel?

1943 cents were made of steel. Lead is far too soft for use in coins, as well as being poisonous if swallowed.


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.


1943 steel nickel no mint mark picture?

The 1943 Lincoln cent was made of steel, not the nickel. Do a Google search to find the picture you want.


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.


What is the value of a 1943 Leed penny?

They were not made out of lead. They were made out steel coated zinc.


What were pennies made before 1943 made of?

Lincoln cents from 1909-1942 are made of Bronze which is mostly copper. The 1943 cents are Zinc coated steel.


How many copper pennys were made in 1943?

There are no exact records of the number of copper pennies made in 1943. It was about 40. Most pennies that year were made of steel.


When was the US Pennie made?

1938 IN a MINT


How much is a steel dime from 1943 worth?

No steel dimes were ever made but cents were struck in 1943 out of zinc coated steel and carry retail values of 5 to 50 cents (with no rust) for circulated coins.


What year was a coin made in the US that was attacted to a magnet?

The 1943 steel penny.