If it was in circulation long enough the zinc coating completely wore off and the steel underneath would start to show through.
Valuable 1943 steel wheat penny value.
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.
A regular 1943 steel penny is worth only a few cents.
One of the most popular is the 1943 wheat penny.
As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 60047 while one in certified mint state ms condition could bring as much as 85 782 at auction.
Copper wheat penny year.
As the 1943 steel pennies circulated the zinc coating started to turn dark gray and almost black.
1943 steel penny 684 628 670 minted.
Of the over 12 000 1943 steel cents graded ms60 or above only 75 are in ms68.
60047 to 85782 00 value.
Here s a rundown of the various types of 1943 wheat pennies and their values.
They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.
Value of a 1943 steel penny.
1943 s steel penny 191 550 000 minted.
45 cents to 10 00 value.
Here s the current 1943 steel wheat penny value.
684 628 000 silver content.
No mint mark face value.
Mint perhaps a few leftover copper planchets from 1942 were.
And some coins are made more valuable simply by being unintentional as with the 1943 lincoln pennies that were mistakenly made with bronze rather than steel.
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Coins that stayed out of circulation may retain their original coloring and fine details greatly adding to their value.
The first column lists the date and mint mark followed by the buy.
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The following table lists the buy price what you can expect to pay to a dealer to purchase the coin and sell value what you can expect a dealer to pay you if you sell the coin.
These are worth 5 cents to 10 cents.
Even if you re not into coin collecting here s a list of rare pennies you should hold onto.
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The story behind copper 1943 lincoln pennies is presumed to be a pure accident at the u s.
10 cents to 50 cents.
1943 s copper lincoln wheat penny 185 000 the 1943 s copper cent is the one of the most valuable small cents with one example having sold for a cool 1 million at an auction in 2012.
Most 1943 steel pennies that you ll find in circulation are pretty well worn and many that are worn exhibit rust.
A lightly circulated 1943 steel penny is generally worth 20 cents to 50 cents.
10 cents to 50 cents.
1943 d steel penny 217 660 000 minted.
Other rare pennies on this list include the 1792 penny 1793 penny 1844 penny 1856 penny 1877 penny 1909 penny 1924 penny 1936 penny 1943 penny 1955 penny 1974 penny and other silver pennies.
Steel wheat penny year.
No mint mark face value.
I ve also included some tips to help you find out.