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What 1943 coins are valuable?
While the 1943 steel pennies are worth a few bucks, the rare copper version is worth more. One report suggested that, depending on the condition of it, the 1943 copper penny can be worth anywhere from $60,000 to $85,000.
What 1943 steel penny is worth the most?
There are also some significant varieties among the 1943 steel cents, including the 1943-D/D repunched mintmark. This widely collected variety is worth more than $100 in Extremely Fine-40 and upward of $400 in Mint State-63.
What if my 1943 penny sticks to a magnet?
Approximately 40 1943 copper–alloy cents are known to remain in existence. The easiest way to determine if a 1943 cent is made of steel, and not copper, is to use a magnet. If it sticks to the magnet, it is not copper. If it does not stick, the coin might be of copper and should be authenticated by an expert.
What is the value of a 1943-D steel penny?
about 10 to 13 cents
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 zinc penny worth?
1943 S Zinc. $0.15. $0.23. $0.63. $3.22. Placing an accurate value on your 1943 penny follows a step by step process. Step one is to confirm exact Date and Mint Mark variety. Images used to locate mint marks finds its exact place on the chart. Second step, is an appraisal of condition.
What happened to the zinc coating on 1943 coins?
Zinc, the protective coating, when worn, exposed underlying steel. Additionally, zinc develops an oxide forming a white powder coating to the metal. Normal humidity in the air presented a challenge to preserve a 1943 cent. Evidence of both rust and oxidation are visible on the example coins.
Why collect 1943 steel cents?
1943 steel cents capture interest of collectors. Their history is directly connected with WWII. A shortage of copper combined with a need to provide coinage to commerce forced the mint to use an alternative alloy. Freeing up tons of copper for the war effort, the now famous steel coated zinc combination was developed.
What happened to the 1943 Mercury half dollar?
The 90% silver 1943 Mercury dimes, Washington quarters, and Walking Liberty half dollars haven’t really circulated since the 1960s — though there are occasional reports of old 1943 silver coins popping up in pocket change every now and then.