Steel Wheat Penny 1943

1943 steel cents are US. If your 1943 penny does NOT stick to the magnet it may be a rare 1943 copper penny.

1943 Steel Cent Wikipedia

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Steel wheat penny 1943. The unique composition of the coin has led to various nicknames such as wartime cent steel war penny zinc cent and steelie. One-cent coins that were struck in steel due to wartime shortages of copper. These 1943 pennies are even more valuable than their steel counterparts because of the mistake and are among the most valuable pennies.

When exposed to moisture the penny would start to rust. As the 1943 steel pennies circulated the zinc coating started to turn dark gray and almost black. These are my favorite type of penny.

A regular 1943 steel penny is worth only a few cents. If it was in circulation long enough the zinc coating completely wore off and the steel underneath would start to show through. Further authentication is required to see if its a legitimate 1943 copper cent.

Lot of 260 1943 Lincoln Head Zinc Steel Wheat Cents Pennies No Reserve. The Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco mints each produced these 1943 Lincoln cents. Try sticking your 1943 penny to a magnet.

If you love rare pennies the 1943 steel wheat penny is just one of many interesting examplesThe same year an accident resulted in some of the pennies being struck in copper or bronze. If your 1943 penny sticks to the magnet it is a common steel cent and NOT worth the big bucks. The 1943 steel cent features the same Victor David.

A Fascinating Year for Pennies. In the video I discuss the value of the coin why they were made and other interesting information about the coins.

1943 S Steel Wheat Penny Value Cointrackers