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Worth of a 1943 steel copper penny?
There isn't a "steel copper" penny. US cents were made of steel - but no copper - during 1943 to conserve copper for use in ammunition. Up till 1982 other dates of cents were made of a bronze alloy that was 95% copper, but no steel. A few 1943 cents were struck in bronze by accident but these are very rare and none have been found in many years.
What is a 1943 US penny made of?
The 1943 Lincoln cents were composed of steel coated with zinc. Copper and bronze were not used that year because they were needed for ammunition in WWII. The coins were originally silvery in color but quickly turned gray due to oxidation and other chemical reactions. Because of that many people mistakenly believe that 1943 cents were made of silver or lead, but both are false.
What is a 1942 US penny made of?
All Lincoln cents from 1909 to 1942 and 1944 to mid-1982 were made of bronze.1943 cents were made of steel.In mid-1982 the composition was changed to the current copper-plated zinc.
What is the value of a us 1943 penny?
Technically you could get however much someone is willing to pay for it. Realistically, you're looking at about 5 cents for a circulated coin, or a couple of dollars for a nice Mint State coin. There were a few "copper" (actually a copper, zinc, & tin alloy) 1943 cents made, but most of them are believed to have been found already, and there are many fake versions, including modified 1948 cents and plated 1943 steel cents. If you have a 1943 copper cent, and it doesn't stick to a magnet, get it certified first! This will also get it graded, which will help in its eventual sale.
What is the value of 1943 us one silver cent?
The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck in zinc coated steel not silver. Original surface coins are 10 to 25 cents on average.
Worth of a 1943 steel copper penny?
There isn't a "steel copper" penny. US cents were made of steel - but no copper - during 1943 to conserve copper for use in ammunition. Up till 1982 other dates of cents were made of a bronze alloy that was 95% copper, but no steel. A few 1943 cents were struck in bronze by accident but these are very rare and none have been found in many years.
1943 US one cent?
Steel 1943 Lincoln cents are common, most only have values of 10 to 25 cents.
What is a 1943 US penny made of?
The 1943 Lincoln cents were composed of steel coated with zinc. Copper and bronze were not used that year because they were needed for ammunition in WWII. The coins were originally silvery in color but quickly turned gray due to oxidation and other chemical reactions. Because of that many people mistakenly believe that 1943 cents were made of silver or lead, but both are false.
What is the mass of a US penny?
US cents made since mid-1982 have a mass of 2.5 gm. Cents prior to that have a mass of 3.11 gm. There are exceptions for 1943 steel cents and early-date Indian head cents.
How much are lead Pennys going for?
The US has never made lead pennys, but if you mean the 1943 Zinc coated steel Lincoln cents, average value is 10 cents.
What is a 1942 US penny made of?
All Lincoln cents from 1909 to 1942 and 1944 to mid-1982 were made of bronze.1943 cents were made of steel.In mid-1982 the composition was changed to the current copper-plated zinc.
When didn't the US make copper pennies during World War 2?
1943 was the only year that the US made zinc-coated steel cents because copper was needed for ammunition. By 1944 there was enough copper available that used shell casings were recycled for making cents. Note that there were a few 1943 copper cents struck by mistake, as well as 1944 steel cents.
Did the US Mint make steel cents in 1975?
No, all 1975 US cents were made of bronze. The only time US cents were made of steel was during WWII, when copper was needed for the war effort. 1943 cents were struck in low-grade steel not suited for wartime use, but the metal proved to be unsatisfactory. Bronze cents were resumed in 1944. By accident, a few 1943 cents were struck on bronze blanks left over from 1942, and similarly a few 1944 cents were struck in steel. These error coins are quite valuable, with one specimen going for almost $2 million.
What is the value of a us 1943 penny?
Technically you could get however much someone is willing to pay for it. Realistically, you're looking at about 5 cents for a circulated coin, or a couple of dollars for a nice Mint State coin. There were a few "copper" (actually a copper, zinc, & tin alloy) 1943 cents made, but most of them are believed to have been found already, and there are many fake versions, including modified 1948 cents and plated 1943 steel cents. If you have a 1943 copper cent, and it doesn't stick to a magnet, get it certified first! This will also get it graded, which will help in its eventual sale.
What is a 1943 s steel US penny worth?
The 1943 -S cents are worth between 10 cents and 50 cents if they show normal wear. If they are uncirculated or in mint state condition then they can be worth from $10 to $50 depending upon the many factors which go into grading uncirculated coins.
What is the value of 1943 us cent?
On average, one is worth about 10 cents.
What is the value of 1943 us one silver cent?
The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck in zinc coated steel not silver. Original surface coins are 10 to 25 cents on average.
