It's just a penny, spend it.
Zinc cents were first struck in mid-1982 so your coin is an ordinary bronze cent that's either been plated or somehow discolored. In either case the damage means it's only worth a penny.
All 1983 Lincoln cents are Zinc. Spend it.
A zinc penny from 1974 is generally worth its face value of one cent, as it was produced in large quantities and is not considered rare. However, if the penny is in uncirculated condition or has unique features, it might be valued slightly higher by collectors. For most typical examples, expect to receive only its nominal value. Always check with a coin dealer for specific assessments based on condition and rarity.
From 1982 to date all Lincoln pennies are copper plated zinc, the 1993-D is just a penny.
All modern pennies are made out of zinc. If you are thinking of a 1943 steel penny that is a very common coin that is worth at most a dollar. If you have a 1942 steel penny that is a misprint error made by the mint and is very valuable. (be sure to have it certified by multiple sources including NGC) I hope that this helps.
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.
There is no such thing as a lead penny. In 1945 they were made of copper and zinc. If your penny is indeed lead then it is a counterfeit and is worth nothing. However, if it is copper then it is worth only a few cents in circulated condition.
Zinc cents were first struck in mid-1982 so your coin is an ordinary bronze cent that's either been plated or somehow discolored. In either case the damage means it's only worth a penny.
They are not iron but zinc coated steel. In the lowest grade they are worth about three cents. In the highest grade they are worth about $20- $40.
.....1 cent. It is in common circulation and is made out of copper-plated zinc. It isn't worth anything more than face value.
Most are worth around 10 cents. If it's still shiny with its zinc coating, it could go for upwards of a dollar.It's not nearly as valuable as most people think. In average circulated condition, it's worth about 10 cents. If it still has the original zinc coating, then the value goes up to around a dollar.
It's just a penny, spend it.
All 1983 Lincoln cents are Zinc. Spend it.
If it's a US 1 cent coin it's zinc not copper and value is 1 cent
A 1965 penny, which is made of copper-plated zinc, typically has little numismatic value and is generally worth its face value of one cent. However, if it's in uncirculated condition or has unique errors, it could be worth more to collectors, sometimes ranging from a few cents to a couple of dollars. For a standard circulated 1965 penny, you can expect it to be worth no more than its face value.
A zinc penny from 1974 is generally worth its face value of one cent, as it was produced in large quantities and is not considered rare. However, if the penny is in uncirculated condition or has unique features, it might be valued slightly higher by collectors. For most typical examples, expect to receive only its nominal value. Always check with a coin dealer for specific assessments based on condition and rarity.
From 1982 to date all Lincoln pennies are copper plated zinc, the 1993-D is just a penny.