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.
Yes, both the steel and wheat penny can be slightly magnetic due to the iron content in the steel penny and the copper content in the wheat penny. However, the magnetism may be very weak and not easily noticeable.
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
No, the 1943 bronze wheat penny is not magnetic because it is made of bronze, which is not attracted to magnets. Only the 1943 steel pennies, which were produced due to a shortage of copper during World War II, are magnetic because they are made of steel.
The "S" mintmark on a 1943 steel penny indicates that it was minted in San Francisco.
No such thing. Steel cents were produced in 1943, not '42.
Yes, both the steel and wheat penny can be slightly magnetic due to the iron content in the steel penny and the copper content in the wheat penny. However, the magnetism may be very weak and not easily noticeable.
Steel cents were only made in 1943. Your coin is plated. It is considered an altered coin and is worth a penny.
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
The 1943 steel Lincoln cent is not rare or scarce, the average value is 5 to 10 cents.
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
The most valuable ones are the 1943 copper penny, and the even more rare 1944 steel penny.
Average values for circulated coins are 5 to 25 cents.
On average, about 10 cents. It's not as valuable as most people believe.
It's made of steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.