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2. 1943 steel cent - Wikipedia

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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.

3. 10 of the Most Valuable Pennies - AOL

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   2. 1944-S Steel Wheat Penny — $1.1 million. ... But a few bronze planchets, a blank coin with no design, may have been left behind, resulting in extremely rare and valuable 1943-S bronze pennies ...

4. 6 Pennies From the 1900s Worth a Lot of Money - AOL

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   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 ...

5. 13 Rare U.S. Coins Worth A Fortune That Could Be Hiding In ...

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   Why it’s rare: Most pennies in 1943 were made of steel due to WWII shortages. Approximately 40 coins are known to remain in existence. Approximately 40 coins are known to remain in existence.

6. 1942 experimental cents - Wikipedia

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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 ...

7. United States cent mintage figures - Wikipedia

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   S 1,115,000 First time San Francisco produced the cent (P) 1,620 ... 1943 steel cent; 1955 doubled die cent; 1974 aluminum cent; United States cent mintage figures.

8. 9 Rare Coins That Can Make You Rich - AOL

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   1943-S Jefferson Nickel. Auction record: $9,000. ... Since 1944 was the return of copper to the Lincoln Wheat Penny coins, it’s rare to find a steel version. However, it’s believed that an ...

9. Lincoln cent - Wikipedia

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   A few 1943 bronze cents and 1944 steel cents are known to exist, and they are valuable. [51] Only one 1943-D cent in bronze is known; it sold in September 2010 for $1.7 million. [52] One of the four known 1943-S cents in bronze was sold to Texas Rangers baseball team co-chairman Bob R. Simpson for $1 million. [53]