Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
For example, a 1943 & a 1943-D coin in MS60 condition are worth: $5.00. A 1943-S coin in the same condition is worth: $15.00.
Pennies minted before 1982, which includes all wheat pennies (except in 1943) contain 95% copper and weigh 3.11 grams.
The ones dated 1941-1943 are all common and worth around 10 cents each on average. Copper wheat pennies (following the '43 steel cent) are typically worth around 5 cents. Then 1959-1974 are worth 2 cents for the copper.
The 1943 US pennies were steel, not platinum. Their worth depends on condition.
Wheat pennies from 1943 are zinc-coated steel, not silver. On average, they're worth 10 cents.
For example, a 1943 & a 1943-D coin in MS60 condition are worth: $5.00. A 1943-S coin in the same condition is worth: $15.00.
No. '43 wheat pennies vary in value from .30 to .70 cents.
Steel-plated zinc.
No, wheat pennies were primarily made of copper during 1909-1942 and in 1944-1958. In 1943, due to copper shortages during World War II, steel pennies were minted which are distinctly different in appearance.
Usually S mintmark wheat pennies are worth more.
Pennies minted before 1982, which includes all wheat pennies (except in 1943) contain 95% copper and weigh 3.11 grams.
The 1943 US pennies were steel, not platinum. Their worth depends on condition.
The ones dated 1941-1943 are all common and worth around 10 cents each on average. Copper wheat pennies (following the '43 steel cent) are typically worth around 5 cents. Then 1959-1974 are worth 2 cents for the copper.
A 1942 copper penny is worth between $0.15 and $3.00. If you have a 1943 copper penny it is worth a lot more. In 1943 because of the war and the need for copper pennies in that year were made from steel. Steel pennies from 1943 are worth around $0.30 and $2.50. If you have a real 1943 copper penny take it to a coin shop or dealer and have them check it out to see if it is real.
I looked up a wheat penny chart and it said, a 1943 penny is worth about 15 cents, a 1943 penny with a d mint-mark is worth about 18 cents, and a 1943 penny with an s mint-mark is worth about 20 cents. I'm not sure how recent the chart is, because if the chart is old they could be worth a bit more. But I'm not sure
It's worth 3 cents. Post-WWII wheat pennies are extremely common.