A genuine copper (bronze actually) 1943 Philadelphia issue Lincoln cent has a minimum value of $60,000.00.
American pennies have been copper in every year except 1943, when copper was scarce and pennies were made of steel. These days, pennies are more zinc than copper.
yes I have 1 1943 copper pennies, but if you find one make sure it is not a 1948 with the 8 cut down and yes its a copper pennies
Over a million dollars if it is genuine. However, the vast majority of "copper" 1943 pennies are simply genuine copper pennies of later dates with their date modified to read 1943 or 1943 steel pennies with a thin layer of copper.
There are no exact records of the number of copper pennies made in 1943. It was about 40. Most pennies that year were made of steel.
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.
American pennies have been copper in every year except 1943, when copper was scarce and pennies were made of steel. These days, pennies are more zinc than copper.
yes I have 1 1943 copper pennies, but if you find one make sure it is not a 1948 with the 8 cut down and yes its a copper pennies
Over a million dollars if it is genuine. However, the vast majority of "copper" 1943 pennies are simply genuine copper pennies of later dates with their date modified to read 1943 or 1943 steel pennies with a thin layer of copper.
There are no exact records of the number of copper pennies made in 1943. It was about 40. Most pennies that year were made of steel.
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.
No.
The 1943 copper Lincoln cents were made by error, only about 12 exist.
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.
The value of a red copper penny, particularly the 1943 copper penny, can vary significantly based on its condition and rarity. While most pennies are worth their face value, the 1943 copper penny can fetch thousands of dollars among collectors due to its unique composition and scarcity. Additionally, other rare red copper pennies may also have increased value depending on their specific attributes and demand in the numismatic market. Always consult a reputable coin dealer or appraiser for an accurate assessment.
1.7 Million dollars, that was what a collector recently paid for a 1943 copper penny made at the Denver mint, the only known 1943 copper penny struck there (keep in mind that the 1943 pennies were struck in steel, the copper 1943 pennies are errors).
-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.
There are not many 1943 copper pennies known. If it is genuine they sell for well over $100,000.