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Does the steel and wheat penny magnitize?
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.
Was the 1943 bronze wheat penny magnetic?
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.
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 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.
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.
What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
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.
Is your 1943 D wheat penny real?
Yes.
How much is a 1943 d penny worth?
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
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.
Is a 1945 penny a wheat penny?
Yes. Wheat pennies were made 1909-1958. A wheat penny has wheat on the backside.
What is the Value of a 1943 s silver wheat penny?
$10,000
How much is for 1943 wheat penny worth?
About 5 cents.
Does the steel and wheat penny magnitize?
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.
What is the value of the rare 1943 copper wheat penny?
$35,000.00 to $81,000.00
What is the value of a wheat silver or Aluminium penny?
It sounds like you're referring to the 1943 wheat penny, which is actually made of zinc-coated steel, not silver or aluminum. In circulated condition, one is worth about 10 cents.
What is the value of a lead wheat penny?
Wheat pennies, nor any other US cent has ever been made of lead. If per chance you're talking about a 1943 penny, it's made of steel, not lead. It's worth about 25 cents.
