Usa coin book estimated value of 1943 lincoln wheat penny steel cent variety is worth 0 21 in average condition and can be worth 2 67 to 8 69 or more in uncirculated ms mint condition.
1943 steel wheat penny value.
To replace it the lincoln cent was minted in a zinc plated steel coin blank.
We breakdown the approximate value as well as the history and common errors for this coin.
A lightly circulated 1943 steel penny is generally worth 20 cents to 50 cents.
Most 1943 steel pennies that you ll find in circulation are pretty well worn and many that are worn exhibit rust.
As you can see in this article 1943 steel wheat pennies are not worth much more than face value.
These are worth 5 cents to 10 cents.
1943 d ddo 001 doubled die steel lincoln cent wheat penny 14 00.
99 steel with a thin zinc coating 2 70.
Zinc coated steel was used as the substitute metal composition and hence the new silver like coin is known as the wartime steel cent or steel penny.
In january 1942 after the attack on pearl harbor the numismatic.
Here s the current 1943 steel wheat penny value.
When exposed to moisture the penny would start to rust.
They have the same design as the other wheat pennies.
Depending on how heavily circulated the coin is you could get between 10 and 1.
If it was in circulation long enough the zinc coating completely wore off and the steel underneath would start to show through.
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.
These pennies are made of steel and coated in zinc.
Depending on how heavily circulated the coin is you could get between 10 and 1.
As the 1943 steel pennies circulated the zinc coating started to turn dark gray and almost black.
The 1943 wheat penny is a favorite with collectors.