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Not a valid question. ALL 1943 cents were struck in metal. The question is, WHICH metal?
Copper was needed for the war effort, so cents were struck in steel coated with a thin layer of zinc to reduce rusting. Over a billion of these coins were struck and many were saved, so they sell for anywhere from 25 cents to a dollar.
By accident a few copper blanks left over from 1942 were fed through the press in 1943, resulting in the famous "1943 copper pennies". All known genuine coins have been accounted for. Auction prices have ranged from $35,000 to nearly $200,000. There are also loads of counterfeits, so beware.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoDespite being 70 years old, the 1943 steel (not silver) cent is still common. In average circulated condition, one is worth about 10 cents. If it still has the original zinc plating, one could be worth upwards of a dollar or so.
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∙ 11y agoA genuine copper 1943 penny is worth many thousands of dollars. However, most out there are fakes; either copper-coated steel cents, or altered 1948 pennies.
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What is a 1943D steel copper wheat penny worth?
5-10 cents.
What is the worth of 1942s 1943 1943D 1943S steel pennies?
In average circulated condition, a 1942 steel penny is worth around 10 to 25 cents, while a 1943 steel penny is worth about 15 to 30 cents. The 1943D and 1943S steel pennies are more valuable, ranging from 50 cents to a few dollars depending on their condition.
What is the value of a silver or steel penny?
It's steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
What is your 1943D US penny worth?
Average value is 5 to 25 cents.
What a 1943 silver penny worth?
It's made of steel, not silver, and most are worth around 5 cents.
1943 silver wheat penny worth?
It's made of steel, not silver, and it's worth about 5 cents.
How much is a 1943D liberty US dime worth?
It is a common date worth about $2 in scrap silver.
How can you tell the difference between a silver penny and a steel penny?
It's easy! Pennies were never made of silver. They would be worth way more than a cent. Steel pennies were made in 1943. So if you have a penny that was minted in 1943 it's not silver but rather steel.
What is a 1943 silver wheat penny worth today?
They aren't silver, they are steel. They are worth anywhere from 3 to 10 cents in average condition.
What is a silver 1943 penny worth?
It's made of steel, not silver, and most are worth around 5 cents.
Is a silver penny worth money?
A "silver penny" is a steel penny. They were minted in 1943, during World War II, because of the copper shortage. To a collector, it may be worth something, yes, but certainly no amount you could retire on.
What is 1943 penny worth silver?
1943 cents are steel and zinc, not silver. They're worth 10 cents in average condition and upwards of a dollar in uncirculated condition.
