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What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
I have a 1939 us cent that appears to be dipped in zinc or silver. It looks like a silver coin but you can see copper on the edge. Is it an error coin.?
It is a normal wheat penny made of copper. The only year wheat pennies were not copper is 1943 which is a zinc-plated steel penny.
What is a misprint copper wheat penny 1944 worth?
A 1944 copper misprint wheat penny is worth 1,000,000 dollars.
What is the value of a 1910 steel wheat penny with no mint location?
There were no 1910 steel pennies ever made. The pennies made in 1910 were made out of nearly pure copper.
What is a 1938 copper penny worth?
The value of the 1938 wheat penny varies by condition. This wheat penny can be worth 35 cents to 12 dollars.
Does the steel and wheat penny magnitize?
Yes, both the steel and wheat penny can be slightly magnetic due to the iron content in the steel penny and the copper content in the wheat penny. However, the magnetism may be very weak and not easily noticeable.
How do you know if your 1944 wheat penny is steel?
Test it with a magnet. 1943 steel cents are magnetic. 1944 copper cents are not.
What year wheat penny is worth 30000?
The most valuable ones are the 1943 copper penny, and the even more rare 1944 steel penny.
What is a 1943 Silver Wheat Penny?
The 1943 silver wheat penny is made of steel coated with zinc. During World War 2, every bit of copper was needed to make shell casings. Therefore the penny was made out of steel during 1943 so all sources of copper could be used for the shell casings.
I have a 1939 us cent that appears to be dipped in zinc or silver. It looks like a silver coin but you can see copper on the edge. Is it an error coin.?
It is a normal wheat penny made of copper. The only year wheat pennies were not copper is 1943 which is a zinc-plated steel penny.
What is a misprint copper wheat penny 1944 worth?
A 1944 copper misprint wheat penny is worth 1,000,000 dollars.
What is the 1943 wheat penny made of?
It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.
What is 1942 wheat penny worth?
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
What is the value of a 1910 steel wheat penny with no mint location?
There were no 1910 steel pennies ever made. The pennies made in 1910 were made out of nearly pure copper.
What is a wheat penny mad of?
A wheat penny is made of 95% copper and 5% tin or zinc. They were minted from 1909 to 1958 and feature a design of two wheat ears on the reverse side.
How much is a 1917 copper wheat penny?
$0.01
How can you tell if it a 1944 steel wheat penny?
You can identify a 1944 steel wheat penny by checking its composition. Steel pennies produced in 1944 were made due to a shortage of copper caused by World War II. A steel penny will stick to a magnet, as it contains mostly steel with a thin layer of zinc.
