1943D Wheat Penny

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by tight wad, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. tight wad

    tight wad Senior Member

    I found a 1943D Wheat Penny which appears to be made of steel. It certainly has no copper in it, whatever the metal is. Also the 9 and the 3 are larger than the other numerals.
    Is this penny of any greater value?
     
    tight wad, Oct 6, 2011
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  3. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Yes it is made of steel. In 1943 the government made around a billion cents at the three mints out of zinc plated steel. Depending on the condition of the coin they can be worth from about five cents to a couple dollars apiece.
     
    Conder101, Oct 6, 2011
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  4. tight wad

    tight wad Senior Member

    Conder: Thanks for clearing that up for me.
     
    tight wad, Oct 6, 2011
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  5. thecoinlover

    thecoinlover Active Member

    Don't clean coins!
     
    thecoinlover, Oct 6, 2011
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  6. Lincoln Cents

    Lincoln Cents Cents not pennies

    ^ Where did that come from?
     
    Lincoln Cents, Oct 6, 2011
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  7. jloring

    jloring Senior Citizen

    I'll clean my dang coins if I want to, and don't ever try to tell me not to!
     
    jloring, Oct 6, 2011
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