Because they are quite common, a 1943 penny in circulated condition is not worth much. According to USA Coin Book, a steel penny from 1943 in circulated condition is worth between 16 cents and 53 cents. However, Heritage Auctions sells 1943 steel pennies in pristine, uncirculated condition for more than $1,000.
What is the rarest steel penny?
1943-D Lincoln Bronze Cent But the rarest of all is this single known example from the Denver mint. It is the most valuable penny in the world.
Value of a 1943 Steel Penny They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.
Why is the 1941 penny worth money?
1941 represents the 6th highest mintage from Philadelphia mint. 887,093,100 wheat pennies struck. These are Abundant on the rarity scale; initial production provided a huge quantity to circulation. In searching for higher value, look to the reverse side of the coin.
What kind of Penny was made in 1943?
The 1943 steel pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins. In 1943 the US was fighting in WWII and a copper shortage led them to issue steel pennies. These pennies are made of steel and coated in zinc. They have the same design as the other wheat pennies.
What’s the value of a 1941 wheat penny?
No Mintmark Under Date: Philadelphia Mint Struck the Coin 1941 represents the 6th highest mintage from Philadelphia mint. 887,093,100 wheat pennies struck. These are Abundant on the rarity scale; initial production provided a huge quantity to circulation. In searching for higher value, look to the reverse side of the coin.
What was significant about a 1945 Steel Penny?
During WWII, 1943 thru 1945, copper was in tight supply. So instead of making up to Billion, with a B, pennies out of copper, the mint opted to make them out of steel with a zink coating. They stand out because instead of being brown in color, they are a silver or steel color.
When did the Lincoln Steel Penny come out?
The history of the 1943 Lincoln Steel Penny dates back to the intervention of the United States of America in World War II (1941-1945). Many resources were scarce or rationed during the years of World War II.
