It's zinc coated steel. Not silver. They are common and are worth 8 cents-around 2 dollars in circulated condition. The coin is not silver. It is minted from steel. Copper was in high demand during the war and as a result, the mint suspended production of copper pennies at that time. They are fairly common. Values are highest for those in uncirculated condition
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Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
It's made of steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
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.
It is a normal wheat penny made of copper. The only year wheat pennies were not copper is 1943 which is a zinc-plated steel penny.
$10,000
Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
It's made of steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
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.
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.
They aren't silver, they are steel. They are worth anywhere from 3 to 10 cents in average condition.
Yes.
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
It is a normal wheat penny made of copper. The only year wheat pennies were not copper is 1943 which is a zinc-plated steel penny.
About 5 cents.
Not a buffalo. 1943 cents have a picture of Lincoln on the front and a pair of wheat ears (stalks) on the back. Not silver, either. Please read the related question linked below for more information.
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