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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.
1941 silver wheat penny?
Wheat pennies or any other US pennies were ever made of silver. They would be worth more than a dime if they were made of silver. A regular 1941 wheat penny is worth around 3-7 cents in circulated condition.
Value of 1885 liberty wheat penny?
The only penny being produced by the US Mint in 1885 was the Indian Head penny. Wheat pennies were not produced until 1909.
Why did the us stop making pennies out of copper?
Due to the rising price of copper, pennies were worth more than face value.
Why did the US stop using copper pennies and start using zinc pennies?
The price of the copper used to make a penny cost more than a penny.
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.
1941 silver wheat penny?
Wheat pennies or any other US pennies were ever made of silver. They would be worth more than a dime if they were made of silver. A regular 1941 wheat penny is worth around 3-7 cents in circulated condition.
When is the us going to stop making the penny?
There is no set or scheduled time frame for the U.S. to cease minting the penny.
How do you know if the penny is wheat in 1953?
You can identify if a penny is a wheat penny from 1953 by looking at the reverse (tails) side of the coin. If it has two wheat ears framing the words "ONE CENT" and the image of the Lincoln Memorial, then it is a wheat penny from 1953. Wheat pennies were minted from 1909 to 1958 and are recognizable by the wheat ears on the reverse side.
Value of 1885 liberty wheat penny?
The only penny being produced by the US Mint in 1885 was the Indian Head penny. Wheat pennies were not produced until 1909.
Can you sell wheat pennies for bullion prices in the US?
Yes, you can. However, you will probably get more money if you sell them for their collector value.
Why did the us stop making pennies out of copper?
Due to the rising price of copper, pennies were worth more than face value.
How much is a 1947 silver wheat back penny sell for?
Well . . . there have never been any silver pennies minted in the US, so you must be talking about the steel pennies. As far as I know, 1943 was the only year that steel pennies, or 'steelies', were minted.
When did they stop minting silver dollars in the 1920s?
No US silver Peace dollars were issued in 1929, this the only year in the 1920's they did not strike them.
Are all wheat pennies without a mint mark made in Philadelphia?
Yes, but not just wheat penny's, every US coin made (except modern bullion coins) that does not have a mintmark was struck in Philadelphia.
Why did the US stop using copper pennies and start using zinc pennies?
The price of the copper used to make a penny cost more than a penny.
How many 1943 steel wheat S pennies are there in the US?
A total of 191,550,000 was minted in the U.S. of 1943s. How many are still around ? It is impossible to say.
