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1943. There were a few leftovers minted in 1944, but no more than in the lower double digits

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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 the 1943 wheat penny made of?

It is made of steel with a zinc coating to prevent rust.


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 1942 wheat penny worth?

A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.


What is a 1946 D silver wheat penny worth?

There is no such thing. Aluminum wheat pennies were made one year during the war due to the scarcity of copper. However, they were being made with copper by 1945. In circulated condition it has minimal value. In mint state it would be worth 25cents or so to a collector.


When was the first Indian head wheat penny made?

There's no such thing as an "Indian wheat" penny. Indian head cents were made from 1859 to 1909. Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958. There was an overlap in 1909 - both designs were issued that year.


What is the difference between a 1958 penny and a 1980 penny?

The main difference between a 1958 penny and a 1980 penny is their composition. The 1958 penny is made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, whereas the 1980 penny is made of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper. Additionally, the design and mint marks on the coins may be different based on the year of issue.


How 1950 wheat penny no mint?

A 1950 wheat penny without a mint mark indicates that it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, as coins from that year without a mint mark were not made in other locations. The wheat penny features the iconic wheat ears on the reverse and is made of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Collectors often seek out these coins, especially in higher grades, as they can hold varying values depending on their condition. If you're looking to determine its worth, consider factors such as its grade and demand among collectors.


1959 wheat penny worth?

1959 was the first year for Lincoln Memorial pennies, and it's worth about 2 cents due to copper content.


What zink penny should be copper tracsition year?

did they make 1982 copper penny by mistake


First wheat penny?

Was in the year 1909.


How long was the US 'Wheat penny' in production?

The penny that is commonly called the 'Wheat Penny' was first minted in 1909 and the last year of minting was 1958.