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His parents would get him rolls of pennies from the bank every few weeks, and hed search through them. It marks the comeback of lincoln cents from the 1943 steelies to the standard copper wheaties. The 1944 lincoln penny is particularly desirable in the eyes of collectors not only because of its design, but also due to its scarcity. Discussion in whats it worth started by dianegirl83, jun 25, 2014. That year, pennies were to be struck from steel, in order to preserve copper for things. If you have one in about uncirculated condition it is worth about 70 cents. Find great deals on ebay for 1944 steel wheat penny and 1943 copper wheat penny. Aug 05, 2015 there were no steel pennies minted in the year 1945. Other rare pennies on this list include the 1792 penny, 1793 penny, 1844 penny, 1856 penny, 1877 penny, 1909 penny, 1924 penny, 1936 penny, 1943 penny, 1955 penny, 1974 penny, and other silver pennies. At the beginning of 1943, some copper material was left in a coin press, and was subsequently used to make pennies before the switch was made to steel. Weather underground local weather forecast, news and. Jan 24, 20 so i got a 1957 p wheat penny and i cant find the value online. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you.

I looked up a wheat penny chart and it said, a 1943 penny is worth about 15 cents, a 1943 penny with a d mintmark is worth about 18 cents, and a 1943 penny with an s. The lincoln cent sometimes called the lincoln penny is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. May 23, 2016 wheat penny production skyrocketed in the 1940s in fact, the philadelphia mint alone struck more than 1 billion pennies for the first time in 1944, but for lincoln wheat cents, the decade would be headlined by the oneyear issue of steel cents in 1943. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I can not tell if it is something that is spray painted or if it has been coated silver.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. But first, lets discuss what those silver 1943 wheat pennies are made from. Critical goods were ration to american citizens using coupon books issued by. The secrecy surrounding the new design of the wheat penny up to the release date created great media speculation and interest. Rare penny found in school cafeteria up for auction. One of the more inexpensive pennies is the 1944 wheat penny. Steel pennies were minted to help save copper for a more important matter manufacturing. The 1943 d wheat penny was minted in 1943 at the denver colorado mint. The philadelphia, denver, and san francisco mints each. Copper was completely eliminated from the denominations composition, in favor of a oneyearonly type featuring a zincplated steel composition. In an effort to save copper for war production, the 1943 mint run used a steel penny with a zinc covering. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat thus wheat pennies, struck 19091958. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the denver mint and only includes the amount of 1943 d wheat. While the 1943 steel pennies are worth a few bucks, the rare copper version is worth more.

Here is a cool list that details the top 25 most valuable pennies ever minted in the united states of america. If you have one, then it falls into the class of error coins and is worth very little. Feb 08, 2008 the 1943 silver colored penny is a wartime issue made of steel, and coated with zinc. The 1943 wheat penny was minted in 1943 at the philadelphia pennsylvania mint. During world war ii, copper was so badly needed for the war effort to make shell casings that the u. Facts about wheat pennies wheat pennies wheat pennies. France, louis xiii, double louis dor, 1640, paris, au5053, gold 3rd type with the short wick without berries in the crown, the crown ends with 3 points, in the hair an ear and the date in. The 1959 d wheat penny has proven to be one of the most controversial coins to mysteriously show up on the coin marketplace in years.

The wheat penny does come with a weak strike from about 1915 to the mid 30s. Oct 10, 2010 the weight and thickness of the coating is off by a noticeable amount. Discussion in whats it worth started by dianegirl83. Twelve of these pennies exist and a few of them are still in circulation, so it is worth keeping. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins. Value of 1944s lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. What is a 1943 p38 german luger with holster worth answers. Jun 25, 2014 a missing 4 in a 1943 steel wheat penny. I tried to rub it off but it is silver all the way threw even the the edges. A rare copper penny, considered a holy grail in coins, has been found in a boys lunch money.

Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Moscow new orleans new york city paris philadelphia rome san francisco. Many experts believe the coin to be counterfeit, without any specific reasons why. I have a 1943 steel wheat penny that id like to check the value on. Rare penny found in school cafeteria up for auction new york post. Detailed information about the coin 1 cent steel cent, united states, with pictures and collection and swap management. Paris underground by etta shiber 1943 first edition. Wartime nickels were issued in 35% silver from 19421945 as nickel was a resource. Buy products related to steel penny 1943 products and see what customers say about steel.

In 1943 the penny was made out of zinc plated steel to save copper for the war. Lets delve deeper into this wheat head to know its real value. A massachusetts teenager found a rare penny in his lunch change and kept it for more than seven decades until his recent death without ever knowing its value. In 1943 there were 684,628,000 1943 pennies minted in all. The easiest way to determine if a 1943 cent is made of steel, and not copper, is to use a magnet. Find 1945 s wheat back penny coin with mint error and more at. In a minute, ill talk more about the 1943 copper penny and why its so rare. The secret service on the other hand has twice authenticated the 1959 d wheat penny. Because of its collector value, the 1943 copper cent has been counterfeited by coating steel cents with copper or by altering the dates of 1945, 1948, and 1949 pennies. This is a great series to begin a new collector with as the coins are fun, affordable and findable. While most pennies are only worth a few bucks, highly coveted ones might be sitting in your pocket or stuck somewhere in your couch cushions. Will you please contact me at the address listed with any information you.

Rare 1943 wheat pennies are made from bronze they look similar to most other copper pennies from other years. Just as the jefferson nickel fivecent coin saw the removal of nickel from its composition in 1942 to preserve the metal for artillery production, so, too, did lincoln wheat penny coins in 1943. The weight and thickness of the coating is off by a noticeable amount. Copper pennies issued in 1943 look, in most ways, like any other you might find on the. American coin treasures 1943 lincoln steel penny collection wartime. Rare pennies you should hold onto including the 1943 penny. The rare 1943 penny, accidentally minted on copper, not steel, that year. We know that wheat pennies were minted from 1909 to 1958. Valuable pennies rare pennies valuable coins penny value chart wheat penny value old coins rare coins antique coins penny values.

I looked up a wheat penny chart and it said, a 1943 penny is worth about 15 cents, a 1943 penny with a d mintmark is worth about 18 cents, and a 1943 penny with an s mintmark is worth about 20. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Shop 1943 s lincoln wheat cent penny fvf condition and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. Most pennies are worth a single cent, but one very special 76yearold coin up for sale this week will net far, far more. In 1943 there were 217,660,000 1943 d pennies minted in all. Currency capable of being lifted with a magnet was the 1943 steel penny, sometimes called the steelie. He found the 1943 bronze penny in long beach in 1944 when he was 14 years old, but im not sure if it was from pocket change or from a roll of circulating cents from the bank. I am sorting threw my grandfathers coin collection and i stumbled upon a 1945 penny that has silver all over it. Mint switched from bronze planchets to zinccoated steel for cents in 1943 because copper was needed during world war ii. The 1943 interpretation of this coin is incredibly valuable to collectors due to its age, scarcity, and the uniqueness of the design. Stories appeared in newspapers, comic books and magazines, and. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the philadelphia mint and only includes the amount of 1943. Even if youre not into coin collecting, heres a list of rare pennies you should hold onto.