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.
How much is a 1943 D wheat back penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 D Steel Wheat Penny value at an average of 45 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.
What was unusual about 1943 pennies?
A 1943 Lincoln penny that soared in value because it was made from the “wrong” material reportedly has sold for $1 million. The penny was erroneously made of bronze instead of zinc-coated steel at the San Francisco Mint, according to UPI news agency.
Is the 1943 penny worth a million dollars?
There are two version of the United States 1943 penny: 1) 1943 Steel Cent minted during the World War II copper shortage era. 2) 1943 Copper Penny minted with extreme rarity due to most likely leftover copper planchets (blanks) from 1942. The 1943 copper penny can be worth a million dollars as an extremely rare and sought after collectible coin.
How much does a 1943 Wheat cent weigh?
Weight: At its purest form, 3.11 grams, though circulation tends to make a coin lighter through wear and tear. Design: Front is Lincoln. Rear is wheat stalks typical of Wheat cent or Wheatback penny. History of the 1943 penny:
Are there any 1943 Lincoln Wheat pennies left?
There are also “reprocessed” steel Pennies, which are essentially 1943 steel Pennies that had become corroded (due to the rust-prone nature of their steel core) and later stripped of their original zinc coating, and recoated with a fresh layer of zinc. These are numismatically worthless since they are altered coins.
What kind of Penny is a Million Dollar?
In fact, this “error” copper coin is known to be over $1 million, nearly $2 million. this million dollar cent was a 1943 copper San Francisco mint penny and was graded 62 out of 70. Steel 1943 pennies has the color and make of the photograph on the left, while a wheat cent copper penny will have the coloring and make of the photograph on the right.
