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The 1943 US penny reflects the shortage of some metals due to production for the war. Instead of copper, the pennies were made of steel, and are grey in color.

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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.


How much is a 1943 d penny worth?

a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars


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


Value of a 1943 steel penny no mint mark penny?

A 1943 steel penny with no mintmark can be worth $.35 - $1.50


What is the value of a 1943 penny?

it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]


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.


What is the value of a Lincoln wartime steel penny 1943?

A 1943 steel penny is worth just that 1cent.


When was Penny Valentine born?

Penny Valentine was born in 1943.


What is a 1943 Coper penny worth?

Over a million dollars if it is genuine. However, there are only a handful of known genuine 1943 copper pennies. Many "copper" 1943 pennies are either genuine 1943 cents dipped in copper to make them appear to be copper (but will still stick to a magnet due to the steel) or other years of wheat pennies with the date altered to make it look like a 1943 penny, however, experienced coin dealers and graders will be able to spot these as altered dates.


How much is the 1943 worth?

1943 12 sided Canadian penny


How old is the steel penny?

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What does a 1943 one cent penny look like?

1943 pennies are made of steel, coated with zinc, so they have a silvery color to them.See the picture here :http://www.coinfacts.com/small_cents/lincoln_cents/wheat_ear_cents/1943s_cent.htmDan MooreThe Working Man's Rare Coinshttp://www.workingmancoins.com