One cent
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.
The "S" mintmark on a 1943 steel penny indicates that it was minted in San Francisco.
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.
To determine if a 1943 steel penny is real or fake, you can use a magnet. Steel pennies are magnetic, so if the penny is attracted to the magnet, it is likely authentic. Additionally, you can examine the weight and appearance of the coin compared to known authentic examples. If you are still unsure, consider taking the penny to a professional coin dealer or reputable appraiser for authentication.
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
They are not iron but zinc coated steel. In the lowest grade they are worth about three cents. In the highest grade they are worth about $20- $40.
Around 5 cents.
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
No such thing as a Winged Liberty penny. 1943 Lincoln cents are steel. The Winged Liberty (or Mercury) design was used on dimes in 1943.
The 1943 US pennies were steel, not platinum. Their worth depends on condition.
Steel cents were only made in 1943. Your coin is plated. It is considered an altered coin and is worth a penny.
Steel pennies were made in 1943 not 1941.
-In 1943, pennies were made out of steel instead of copper. A 1943 pure copper penny is a rare mint error, and is worth lots.
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.
Nothing. It's counterfeit. But if you have a 1943 STEEL penny, it's worth between 10 cents and $2.