The U.S. never minted a silver penny. For starters, it would be worth more than a dime!
Your coin was plated for use in jewelry or something similar. That makes it an altered coin worth face value only.
The U.S. didn't mint any silver dollars in 1946.
3 cents.
3 cents.
1 cent the values of pennies haven't changed much
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US pennies have never been made of silver.
The U.S. didn't mint any silver dollars in 1946.
3 cents.
3 cents.
3 cents.
Not much maybe a dime.
1 cent the values of pennies haven't changed much
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The U.S. has never made one cent (penny's) coins from silver. The coin has likely been silver plated. It is not rare or special, it's just a penny.
about $100
1¢
1 cent the values of pennies haven't changed much