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Copper is a vital war material used to manufacture shell cases for rifles, canons, artillery etc. During the World War, the copper which would have been used to mint cents in 1943 was replaced with steel plated with zinc. In 1944 through 1946 shell cases were salvaged and used to mint cents.
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Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
Where were the 1943 steel pennies with no mint mark minted?
Any Lincoln cent that does not have a mintmark was struck at the Philadelphia Mint
What years were steel pennies minted?
1943
How many steel pennies did they make in 1942?
None. The first steel cents were struck in 1943. Because the steel blanks weren't used until after the end of the 1942 runs there was no possibility of off-metal strikes like the famous 1943 copper or 1944 steel errors.
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.
Was there a steel pennies made in 1961 that was not for circulation?
Steel pennies were only minted in 1943, however some examples of steel pennies being struck in error in 1944.
Where were the 1943 steel pennies with no mint mark minted?
Any Lincoln cent that does not have a mintmark was struck at the Philadelphia Mint
What years were steel pennies minted?
1943
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.
How much money is the most expensive penny worth?
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).
What is the nickname for 1943 pennies?
Steelies. Short for "steel cents." Copper was needed for the war, so pennies were cast out of steel.
Are there silver peney's?
No, the US mint has never struck any silver pennies. There is a 1943 cent struck in steel which may appear to be silver at first glance but isn't.
Is your 1943 wheat penny a steel penny?
All but about 1 to 2 dozen 1943 cents were made of steel. The ones made of copper were accidentally struck on leftover blanks intended for 1942 cents. Average prices for circulated 1943 steel cents range from 20 to 35 cents.
How many steel pennies did they make in 1942?
None. The first steel cents were struck in 1943. Because the steel blanks weren't used until after the end of the 1942 runs there was no possibility of off-metal strikes like the famous 1943 copper or 1944 steel errors.
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.
What year is the most valuable penny from?
1943. In 1943, to save copper for the war effort pennies were struck in zinc coated steel, however some copper blanks made their way into the press and were struck by accident, there are only a handful of known genuine examples of a copper 1943 penny and they can be worth in excess of 1 million dollars. However, steel 1943 pennies are incredibly common and are worth about 5 cents in circulated condition or a buck or two if uncirculated. An easy way to check if you have a steel or a copper penny is to hold a magnet up to it, the magnet will stick to the steel penny and not the copper penny.
What Metals were used in the 1943 Wheat Pennies?
Steel-plated zinc.
