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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 ...
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 ...
2. 1944-S Steel Wheat Penny — $1.1 million. This penny somehow missed the 1944 transition from steel-coated zinc to copper, and it’s worth a fortune as a result. ... 4. 1943-S Lincoln Cent ...
Plain edge (P) c9 Reeded edge, 9 known [1] 1796 (P) 109,825 Draped Bust large cent. Draped Bust large cent, 1796–1807 (Copper) ... 1943 steel cent; 1955 doubled die ...
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 ...
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