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Yes, only about 1 to 2 dozen were struck in error, using blanks intended for 1942 copper cents. Prices range from $35,000 to nearly a quarter of a million.
However don't start looking through your change. None has been found in circulation in decades and it's believed that all have been accounted for. There are however zillions of counterfeits made by either plating a steel 1943 cent or altering a 1948 coin by shaving off the left side of the "8".
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1943 pure copper penny does anyone know what it's worth?
-In 1943, pennies were made out of steel instead of copper. A 1943 pure copper penny is a rare mint error, and is worth lots.
What is the value of the rare 1943 copper wheat penny?
$35,000.00 to $81,000.00
What is the value of a 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
Is there really a 1943 copper penny?
Yes, but they are very very rare and worth a lot of money.
Where is a 1943 copper penny found?
Copper pennies from the year 1943 are exceedingly rare. Finding one would be extremely fortuitous. They are worth several thousand dollars.
1943 pure copper penny does anyone know what it's worth?
-In 1943, pennies were made out of steel instead of copper. A 1943 pure copper penny is a rare mint error, and is worth lots.
What is the value of the rare 1943 copper wheat penny?
$35,000.00 to $81,000.00
What is the value of a 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
Is there really a 1943 copper penny?
Yes, but they are very very rare and worth a lot of money.
What year wheat penny is worth 30000?
The most valuable ones are the 1943 copper penny, and the even more rare 1944 steel penny.
Where is a 1943 copper penny found?
Copper pennies from the year 1943 are exceedingly rare. Finding one would be extremely fortuitous. They are worth several thousand dollars.
1943 stick to magnet penny it's a million dollar penny?
The 1943 penny sticks to a magnet because it is made of steel, not copper like other pennies from that era. While a 1943 copper penny is rare and valuable, it is not worth a million dollars. The most valuable 1943 pennies are those mistakenly struck in copper instead of steel and can fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
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 copper wheatback penny with no mint mark what is it worth?
you have a 1943 penny that looks like it is made out of copper, this is how you can authenticate it to tell if it is a genuine 1943 copper penny, or a fake 1943 copper penny. But first of all, be aware that the 1943 penny was issued in zinc-coated steel, because the USA needed copper for the war effort. Any genuine 1943 copper pennies are extremely rare mint errors. Learn more about your silver colored 1943 Steel Penny. The easiest way to tell if your 1943 copper cent is merely a copper-plated steel penny is to test it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the penny, it's made of steel which has been dipped or plated in copper. Such a penny is worth about 15 cents as a novelty item. If your 1943 copper colored penny doesn't stick to a magnet, then look at the date carefully (using a magnifying glass, if possible.) If the tail of the 3 doesn't extend well below the "line" of numbers, it is probably a cut-in-half 8. A very common fraud involving the copper 1943 cent is to cut away part of the 8 in the date of a 1948 penny. If the 3 in your date looks like half of an 8, your coin is not a genuine 1943 copper penny. Any time you have a potentially valuable coin, it's always a good idea to take it to a qualified coin dealer for a professional opinion. Most dealers do not charge to have a look at your coins and give you an informal verbal appraisal. More Coins Quick Tips Coin Values Guide
What year penny is most valueable?
The most valuable penny is the 1943 copper penny, which was mistakenly minted in copper instead of the usual zinc-coated steel. One of these rare coins sold for over $1.7 million in a private sale. Other highly valuable pennies include the 1909-S V.D.B. penny and certain 1983 varieties, but the 1943 copper penny remains the most sought after by collectors.
Why is Lincoln 1943 penny worth more?
The 1943 penny was not made with copper, like all other years. Copper was funneled to the War Department so the 1943 penny was made from steel and other compounds.
Does a real 1943 copper penny stick to a magnet?
No, a real 1943 copper penny does not stick to a magnet because 1943 pennies were made of zinc-coated steel and not copper due to the shortage of copper during World War II.
