Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 05/2009:
Very worn condition - 7¢
Moderately worn - 25¢
Slightly worn - 45¢
Almost no wear - 85¢
Uncirculated - $1.50+
1943 was the only year for steel cents
Value for average steel Lincoln's is 5 to 10 cents
Value for average steel Lincoln cents is 5 to 10 cents.
The mintmark is a "S" or "D" they are the ones used on the 1943 Lincoln steel cents. Average value is 5 to 10 cents.
Value of all the steel 1943 Lincoln cents especially depends on condition, coins that are corroded, dark or reprocessed have little or no collectible value. The 1943-D in original condition has values of 7 to 40 cents for most circulated coins.
1943 was the only year for steel cents
Value for average steel Lincoln's is 5 to 10 cents
Value for average steel Lincoln cents is 5 to 10 cents.
The mintmark is a "S" or "D" they are the ones used on the 1943 Lincoln steel cents. Average value is 5 to 10 cents.
Value of all the steel 1943 Lincoln cents especially depends on condition, coins that are corroded, dark or reprocessed have little or no collectible value. The 1943-D in original condition has values of 7 to 40 cents for most circulated coins.
Steel cents were only struck in 1943. All 1942 cents were made of bronze. A bronze cent will not stick to a magnet; a steel one will.
About 25 cents each in average condition
A geniune 1943-D copper cent would have a value of about $50,000.00
a 1943 D penny is worth 1.7 million dollars
steel penny, about 2-5 cents, worth more than less if you have quantity.
Steel pennies were only made in 1943, during World War II. All 1969 US cents were struck in bronze. Your penny is almost certainly plated for use in jewelry or something similar. It's considered to be an altered coin and has no added value.
Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.