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A 1943 Copper cent is worth as much as $40,000 because most cents from America in 1943 were made from steel because of the need of copper for WWII. A few copper cents were made in error and are very rare coins.
However, there are many counterfeit "1943" cents made from 1948 pennies by shaving away the left-hand side of the "8". The difference should be obvious. A genuine 1943 cent has an asymmetrical 3 in the date, with the tail pointing down at a 45º angle. A fake made from a 1948 cent has a symmetrical 3, with the top and bottom halves of the digit being semicircular.
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How do you know if your 1944 wheat penny is steel?
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
1943 stick to magnet penny it's a million dollar penny?
The 1943 penny sticks to a magnet because it is made of steel, not copper like other pennies from that era. While a 1943 copper penny is rare and valuable, it is not worth a million dollars. The most valuable 1943 pennies are those mistakenly struck in copper instead of steel and can fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Does a real 1943 copper penny stick to a magnet?
No, a real 1943 copper penny does not stick to a magnet because 1943 pennies were made of zinc-coated steel and not copper due to the shortage of copper during World War II.
What is the 1943 penny worth that can be picked up by a magnet?
The 1943 penny that can be picked up by a magnet is likely a steel penny, which was minted during World War II due to a copper shortage. While common, these pennies can still have some value to collectors, with prices typically ranging from a few cents to a few dollars depending on condition and rarity.
Why will the real 1943 penny stick to amagnet but a real 1944 penny will not?
1943 cents were made of steel, a magnetic metal, to conserve copper for the war effort. Other pennies are made of bronze or copper-plated zinc depending on their dates. Neither bronze nor zinc are susceptible to a magnet.
I have a 1943 wheat penny I found while metal detecting and it doesnt stick to a magnet is it worth alot of?
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How much is a 1943 d penny worth?
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
How much is for 1943 wheat penny worth?
About 5 cents.
How do you know if your 1944 wheat penny is steel?
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
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.
Is it true that a 1943 wheat penny worth about a million dollars?
No, its not. They are quite common.
How much is a 1943 D wheat back penny worth?
1-2 cents
What is a steel 1955 wheat penny worth?
Steel cents were only made in 1943. Your coin is plated. It is considered an altered coin and is worth a penny.
1943 silver wheat penny worth?
It's made of steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
What year wheat penny is worth 30000?
The most valuable ones are the 1943 copper penny, and the even more rare 1944 steel penny.
Is it true that a 1943 wheat penny is worth 1million dollars?
No. '43 wheat pennies vary in value from .30 to .70 cents.
How much is a 1943 lead wheat penny worth?
It's steel, not lead, and it's worth around 10 cents.
