Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. All 1946 US cents were struck in bronze. No known off-metal strikes have been reported.
Cartridge cases were used for 1 cent coins from 1944 through 1946 only. 1943 1 cent coins were zinc coated steel and have average values of 5 to 25 cents depending on condition.
A 1983 Lincoln cent is actually copper plated zinc, 1982 was the last year for copper pennies. It's just a penny.
The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck in zinc coated steel not silver. Original surface coins are 10 to 25 cents on average.
1 cent. It's actually made of 97.5% zinc and is only copper-plated.
It's actually steel with only a thin zinc coating. In average condition, a "steelie" cent is only worth 25 to 50 cents. In better condition its value depends on its mint mark and how worn it is. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1943 US cent?" for more information.
Zinc Lincoln pennies are not typically collected or valued for their metal content, as the zinc they contain is not considered valuable. The value of a zinc Lincoln penny would generally depend on its condition, rarity, and any errors or unique features it may possess. You could consult a coin collector's guide or appraise it with a professional for an accurate assessment.
Cartridge cases were used for 1 cent coins from 1944 through 1946 only. 1943 1 cent coins were zinc coated steel and have average values of 5 to 25 cents depending on condition.
1943 Lincoln cents are zinc-coated steel.
...One cent. It is in common circulation and made out of copper coated zinc.
A 2000 zinc penny without the copper content is worth less than 1 cent. The value is based on the metal content, which is primarily zinc. Since zinc is worth significantly less than copper, the value of the penny is minimal.
A 1983 Lincoln cent is actually copper plated zinc, 1982 was the last year for copper pennies. It's just a penny.
On average, one is worth about 10 cents. If it's still shiny with the zinc plating, the value goes up to around a dollar.
The 1943 Lincoln cents were struck in zinc coated steel not silver. Original surface coins are 10 to 25 cents on average.
A 1946 zinc penny typically has a value of about 10 to 25 cents in circulated condition. If it's in uncirculated or mint condition, it may be worth slightly more to a collector.
1 cent. It's actually made of 97.5% zinc and is only copper-plated.
The 1966 Lincoln cent is a copper alloy, 1982 is the first year for the zinc cents. Ok, thank you. My question still remains, when it is silver/gray in color, does it have a worth more than a cent?
It's actually steel with only a thin zinc coating. In average condition, a "steelie" cent is only worth 25 to 50 cents. In better condition its value depends on its mint mark and how worn it is. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1943 US cent?" for more information.