At the best online prices at eBay. Zinc-coated steel was used as the substitute metal composition and hence the new silver-like coin is known as the wartime steel cent or steel penny.
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1943 steel war penny. How Much is the 1943 Steel Silver Penny WorthOne of the most unusual pennies produced by the United States Mint are the 1943 Silver Pennies Most people b. When exposed to moisture the penny would start to rust. Lincoln Steel Cent Coin graded by NGC MS66 World War II.
When assessing the v. Free shipping for many products. 1943 Steel Penny Value.
1 1943 Steel Cent minted during the World War II copper shortage era. In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war effort which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for 1943 Steel Penny Super Rare No Mint Mark.
If it was in circulation long enough the zinc coating completely wore off and the steel underneath would start to show through. A regular 1943 steel penny is worth only a few cents. As the 1943 steel pennies circulated the zinc coating started to turn dark gray and almost black.
The 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime coin issue made of steel and coated with zinc. In high grades MS67 MS68 Proofs Uncirculated MS or Mint Condition can be Worth until 21275. Mint about 40 of these coins are still in existence and have sold for as much as 82500 at auction.
If your 1943 penny does NOT stick to the magnet it may be a rare 1943 copper penny. 5 out of 5 stars. Try sticking your 1943 penny to a magnet.
If your 1943 penny sticks to the magnet it is a common steel cent and NOT worth the big bucks. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Penny Steel Cent Variety is Worth 032 in Average Condition and can be Worth 322 to 11 or more in Uncirculated MS Mint Condition. 1942-D coins have similar values as the 1943 P but the 1943-S the lowest mintage of the trio is worth a bit more.
1943 War World II Steel Lincoln Wheat Penny Uncirculated. A very small handful of copper-based pennies were minted during 1943 as a result of an error at the mint. During World War II the war effort required a lot of copper to make shell casings and munitions.
2 1943 Copper Penny minted with extreme rarity due to most likely leftover copper planchets blanks from 1942. Check out our 1943 steel war penny selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our coins money shops. Of the over 12000 1943 steel cents graded MS60 or above only 75 are in MS68.
At PCGS the 1943 and 1943-S copper pennies are valued at 1 million each while the 1943-D is listed at 15 million. Heres a really easy test to see if youve got the common 1943 steel penny or a rare copper 1943 penny. But for a coin this.
The 1943 copper penny can be worth a million dollars as an extremely rare and sought after collectible coin. When assessing the v. There are two version of the United States 1943 penny.
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1943 Lincoln Wheat Penny Steel Cent Variety is Worth 022 in Average Condition and can be Worth 274 to 891 or more in Uncirculated MS Mint Condition. The 1943 steel penny is composed of a steel core with a very thin outer layer of zinc. Zinc-coated steel was used as the substitute metal composition and hence the new silver-like coin is known as the wartime steel cent or steel penny.
According to the US. In average grades can be found between 009 and 014.
These steel coins can be sold to American coin collectors for values ranging between 77000 100000. Searching for error coins continues to be a growing hobby.
The uncirculated 1943 steel penny value usually ranges.
Value of a steel penny. As the 1943 steel pennies circulated the zinc coating started to turn dark gray and almost black. The 1943 copper cent with only 40 made and 12 known to exist today can command a price of around 150000 to 200000. A lightly circulated 1943 steel penny is generally worth 20 cents to 50 cents.
In very fine condition the value is around 040. These are rare pennies to look for in. The 1944 steel penny is worth between 75000 and 110000 depending on its condition.
However 1943 steel pennies in pristine uncirculated condition sell for more than 1000. Eventually the Mint settled on steel coated with00025 inches of zinc to prevent the steel. What is a 1943 steel penny worth - rare penny worth money.
Grading A 1943 Penny Obviously the condition has a. Collector preference are coins without rust. Mint switched to making pennies.
In extremely fine condition the value is around 050. Lightly circulated cents were cleaned and recoated to a brilliant shine by private firms. Value of a 1943 Steel Penny They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated2 Oct 2019 How much is a 1943 steel penny worth in 2019.
According to USA Coin Book a steel penny from 1943 in circulated condition is worth between 16 cents and 53 cents. These pennies may be copper or merely a steel penny coated with copper instead of zinc. These pennies are among the most valuable coins that have resulted from production errors.
The most valuable Lincoln cent sold privately in 2010 for 17 million said Stone. In order to preserve copper for the war effort the US. If it was in circulation long enough the zinc coating completely wore off and the steel underneath would start to show through.
Heres the current 1943 steel wheat penny value. Most 1943 steel pennies that youll find in circulation are pretty well worn and many that are worn exhibit rust. When exposed to moisture the penny would start to rust.
The 1943 D steel penny is worth around 035 in fine condition. In 2012 a bronze 1943 penny sold for 1 million at auction. A regular 1943 steel penny is worth only a few cents.
Lot Of 5 No Mint Mark Lincoln Wheat Penny 1940 1944 1945 1946 and 1943 Steel. One wide spread market development was the introduction of Reprocessed 1943 Steel Pennies. Because they are quite common a 1943 penny in circulated condition is not worth much.
In this condition the coin has a value of 1. However Heritage Auctions sells 1943 steel pennies in pristine uncirculated condition for more than 1000. Watch Out For Counterfeits.
A steel penny from 1943 in the circulated condition is worth between 16 cents and 53 cents. Values of these steel pennies is greatly reduced by the problems rust creates. Grading a 1943 Steel Penny.
