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1943 was the only year cents were minted in steel.
If you have a silver-color 1956 cent it's been plated or otherwise altered. That makes it an altered coin worth only face value. But don't shed any tears; even in almost-uncirculated condition an unaltered 1956 cent is worth less than 20 cents.
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What is the value of a 1970 steel penny?
The 1970 steel penny is not a genuine US coin as the US Mint did not produce any circulating steel pennies in 1970. Steel pennies were only minted in 1943 due to the shortage of copper during World War II. If you have a 1970 steel penny, it may be altered or counterfeit.
What is the value of a 1978 D steel penny?
they only made steel pennies in 1943, and only a few accidentally in 1944. the only answer is that someone purposely removed the outer layer of the penny, or it could be an off-metal error coin. To see if it is an error, you should take it to a coin dealer to look at
How do you tell if a 1943 steel penny is real or fake?
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.
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.
How can you tell if a 1944 penny is made of steel?
You can tell if a 1944 penny is made of steel by using a magnet. Place a magnet near the penny - if it sticks, then the penny is made of steel. Steel pennies were issued in 1943 due to a shortage of copper, so any 1944 penny made of steel would be an error.
Value of a 1943 steel penny no mint mark penny?
A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50
What is the value of a Lincoln wartime steel penny 1943?
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
What is the value of a 1954 New Zealand Penny strapless variety?
The "Strapless" Penny was the 1956 Penny.
The value of a 1956 wheat penny?
3 cents.
1956 penny value?
Around 3 cents.
What is the value of 1937 steel penny?
No such thing. Steel cents were only minted in 1943.
What is the value of a 1943 steel war penny?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
What is the value of a1951-D US steel penny?
1943 was the only year for steel cents
The value of a 1942 steel wheat penny?
No such thing. Steel cents were produced in 1943, not '42.
What is the value of a silver or steel penny?
It's steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
What is the value of a 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
What is the value a 1943 steel penny?
its value a 1943s is 0.40 1943p is 0.30 1943d is 0.35
