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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.