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The unique composition of the coin (low-grade steel coated with zinc, instead of the previously 95%-copper-based bronze composition) has led to various nicknames, such as wartime cent, steel war penny, zinc cent and steelie. The 1943 steel cent features the same Victor David Brenner design for the Lincoln cent which had been in use since 1909.
1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny. Current estimated value in mint condition: $151,444. Auction record: $1.7 million (Denver) In 1943, the U.S. switched to zinc-coated steel to help save copper during ...
1. 1943-D Lincoln Bronze Wheat Penny — $2.3 million Designed by Victor D. Brenner, this is one of the highest-value pennies in circulation today. During World War II, pennies were made of steel ...
This article has multiple issues. ... Peeled cladding on a U.S. Roosevelt dime. ... 1943 copper cent; 1944 steel cent;
This leads to the possibility of smelters taking coins and melting them down for the scrap value of the metal. Pre-1992 British pennies were made of 97% copper; but as of 2008, based on the price of copper, the value of a penny from this period is 1.5 new-pence. Modern British pennies are now made of copper-plated steel.
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Zinc-coated steel: J2054/P2074 United States Mint This composition was chosen for the 1943 cent: Manganese: J2055/P2075 United States Mint White metal: J2056 United States Mint Aluminum: J2057/P2076 United States Mint Lead: J2058 United States Mint Bakelite: J2067/P4001 Bakelite Corporation Transparent amber plastic J2065/P4005 Unknown Hard ...
According to Altier Rare Coins, Mercury Dimes from the 1940s — particularly the ones graded in Mint State-67 with full bands — have shown a steady appreciation in value that could help you see ...