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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 metal is a penny 1942 made off?
A 1942 penny is primarily made of copper. During 1942, due to the need for copper in World War II, some pennies were minted with steel coated in zinc instead of the usual bronze composition. These steel pennies are known as "1943 steel pennies."
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 weight of a penny that is one hundred percent copper?
No U.S. cents struck after 1859 are pure copper. From 1859 to 1865 they were made of cupronickel; from 1864 to 1942 and 1944 to 1982 cents were made of a bronze alloy containing tin and/or zinc. The nominal weight of these bronze coins is 3.11 gm.
Is a 1910 un peso magnetic?
No, a 1910 un peso coin is not magnetic. Prior to 1942, Mexican pesos were made with silver, which is not magnetic. Magnetic coins are typically made from steel or other ferrous materials.
What is 1942 wheat penny worth?
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
What is a 1942 wheat penny worth?
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
What is a 1934 penny made of?
All Lincoln Wheat penny's from 1909 to 1942 were made from Bronze .950 copper and .050 Tin and Zinc.
How much is a 1942 copper penny worth today?
Depending on condition, a circulated 1942 wheat penny is worth about $.20-$.40, it is worth more if it is uncirculated and about double the price if it has an "S" mintmark.
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.
How much is 1942 wheat penny worth?
o.35$-4$
What is 1942 copper penny worth?
Average value is 3 cents.
What is the value of a 1942 off center penny?
The value depends on the percentage of the off-strike. For a 1942 wheat penny the value will probably be around $5-$10 dollars.
What is value of a copper penny 1942?
Average value is 3 to 5 cents
The value of a 1942 steel wheat penny?
No such thing. Steel cents were produced in 1943, not '42.
Is it true that a 1942 wheat penny is worth about a million dollar?
no not true. At the most they are worth $3.
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.
