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It would be beyond rare because there are no real silver US cents.
If your coin is dated 1943 it's a common cent minted from steel to save copper for use in ammunition.
If it's dated 1982 or later it's an ordinary copper-plated zinc cent that's lost its outer plating due to acid or a similar chemical.
Any other date, it's an ordinary cent that's been plated.
What else can I help you with?
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
What is a rare date for wheat pennies?
A rare date for wheat pennies would be 1909 S VDB.
Are 1951 pennies rare?
No, the 1951 Lincoln cent is not rare.
Are 1919 pennies rare?
Not really.
How long were silver pennies in circulation?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel. So actually they have never been in circulation.
What are some rare pennies?
1943 silver pennies
When was the silver penny made?
The US never made silver pennies. In 1943 the US made steel pennies. These are often mistaken for silver pennies.
When was silver in pennies?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel.
What is a rare date for wheat pennies?
A rare date for wheat pennies would be 1909 S VDB.
Silver 1990 penny is it a rare coin?
There is no such thing as a silver 1990 penny, as U.S. pennies were made of 95% copper and 5% zinc from 1982 until the present, and prior to that, they were made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. The last year U.S. pennies were made of silver was 1981, and those were only produced in very limited quantities for collectors. Therefore, a 1990 penny is not considered rare, nor is it made of silver.
Are 1951 pennies rare?
No, the 1951 Lincoln cent is not rare.
Are 1919 pennies rare?
Not really.
Where pennies ever made of silver?
No. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel.
How long were silver pennies in circulation?
The US has never made silver pennies. It would cost way to much to make silver pennies because of the value of silver. Many people think that in 1943 pennies were made out of silver however they are actually made out of zinc and steel. So actually they have never been in circulation.
How many 1776 Silver Pennies were milled?
At 11mm in diameter, Silver Pennies were too small to be milled, they had a plain edge.
Why are dimes smaller than pennies but have a bigger amount?
Back then, copper (pennies are made of copper), was a lot less rare than silver (what dimes at least used to be made of) was. It was cheaper to make the dime small than making a penny small.
How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
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.
