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Because they are errors. All 1943 pennies were supposed to be made out of zinc coated steel, however, a handful of copper blanks from 1942 still remained in the machine when it was switched on and US mint employees did not catch the error until the coins had reached circulation. It was a coin that wasn't supposed to exist.
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What is the value of the rare 1943 copper wheat penny?
$35,000.00 to $81,000.00
1943 pure copper penny does anyone know what it's worth?
-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.
Where is a 1943 copper penny found?
Copper pennies from the year 1943 are exceedingly rare. Finding one would be extremely fortuitous. They are worth several thousand dollars.
What is a rare date for wheat pennies?
A rare date for wheat pennies would be 1909 S VDB.
1943 silver wheat penny?
It's zinc coated steel. Not silver. They are common and are worth 8 cents-around 2 dollars in circulated condition. The coin is not silver. It is minted from steel. Copper was in high demand during the war and as a result, the mint suspended production of copper pennies at that time. They are fairly common. Values are highest for those in uncirculated condition
What is the value of the rare 1943 copper wheat penny?
$35,000.00 to $81,000.00
1943 pure copper penny does anyone know what it's worth?
-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.
Where is a 1943 copper penny found?
Copper pennies from the year 1943 are exceedingly rare. Finding one would be extremely fortuitous. They are worth several thousand dollars.
What is a rare date for wheat pennies?
A rare date for wheat pennies would be 1909 S VDB.
Are there any pennies from 1943 made of steel?
Yes, in 1943, some pennies were made of steel due to a shortage of copper during World War II. These steel pennies are rare and highly sought after by collectors.
What are some rare pennies?
1943 silver pennies
1943 silver wheat penny?
It's zinc coated steel. Not silver. They are common and are worth 8 cents-around 2 dollars in circulated condition. The coin is not silver. It is minted from steel. Copper was in high demand during the war and as a result, the mint suspended production of copper pennies at that time. They are fairly common. Values are highest for those in uncirculated condition
How many pennies were made of copper in 1943 before going to steel that year?
All of them were supposed to be made of steel, however there were a few copper coins accidentally struck that year. Its extremely rare to come across copper pennies from that year.
1943 stick to magnet penny it's a million dollar penny?
The 1943 penny sticks to a magnet because it is made of steel, not copper like other pennies from that era. While a 1943 copper penny is rare and valuable, it is not worth a million dollars. The most valuable 1943 pennies are those mistakenly struck in copper instead of steel and can fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Are there any valuable pennies between 1941 and 1965?
Not especially, except for the extremely rare 1943 copper cent, or even more rare 1944 steel cent (both of which were error coins).
How much is a 1943 wheat back penny worth cant pick up with a magnet?
A 1943 Copper cent is worth as much as $40,000 because most cents from America in 1943 were made from steel because of the need of copper for WWII. A few copper cents were made in error and are very rare coins. However, there are many counterfeit "1943" cents made from 1948 pennies by shaving away the left-hand side of the "8". The difference should be obvious. A genuine 1943 cent has an asymmetrical 3 in the date, with the tail pointing down at a 45º angle. A fake made from a 1948 cent has a symmetrical 3, with the top and bottom halves of the digit being semicircular.
What year wheat penny is worth 30000?
The most valuable ones are the 1943 copper penny, and the even more rare 1944 steel penny.
