No US mint struck any steel coins in 1970.
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
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.
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
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.
A 1958 steel penny is likely a fake or an error, as the U.S. Mint did not produce steel pennies that year. The mint did not issue steel pennies for general circulation during the 1950s. If you have one, it is advisable to have it authenticated by a coin expert.
A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50
A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.
No such thing. Steel cents were only minted in 1943.
Spend it this coin is face value only.
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
1943 was the only year for steel cents
No such thing. Steel cents were produced in 1943, not '42.
It's steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
its value a 1943s is 0.40 1943p is 0.30 1943d is 0.35
The value of this coin is about three dollars.
Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.