2 Metal 1943 Pennies Both Stick Firmly to a Magnet

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  1. luciico

    luciico New Member

    Here are the photos of both pennies. Any ideas what they may be worth?

    Front of both pennies:

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    Rear of both pennies:

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    luciico, Jan 11, 2015
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Yup. They are zinc coated steel.

    Not worth a great deal since they are circulated. I see them at my LCS for 5-10 cents a piece.
     
    furryfrog02, Jan 11, 2015
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  4. rooman9

    rooman9 Lovin Shiny Things

    Welcome to coin talk! The 1943 Penny was steel coated in zinc to save copper for the war effort. It was for that one year only and so a lot of people kept them as curiosities. They are quite common.
     
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  5. phankins11

    phankins11 Well-Known Member

    Welcome to CT. Like both guys above said, pretty common, but I'll admit, when you see them for the first time they definitly make you do a double take. Uncirculated examples are really cool looking.
     
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  6. HoosierDaddy

    HoosierDaddy Active Member

    Maybe you have a special magnet!
     
    HoosierDaddy, Jan 12, 2015
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  7. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    I hope not.

    They should stick to a magnet
     
    Treashunt, Jan 12, 2015
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  8. HoosierDaddy

    HoosierDaddy Active Member

    Ah yes...a special magnet just for steel!
     
    HoosierDaddy, Jan 12, 2015
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  9. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    Welcome to CT!
     
    Clutchy, Jan 12, 2015
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