I have a 1945 wheat penny that is not copper. I'm not sure what it is but think it could be bronze. Also have a 1943 that looks like Lincoln was double struck. I also have a 1952 (center photo) that is silver looking. It's not as heavy as the regular 1952 copper penny. Thanks for looking.
During the 2nd World War, the Mint used steel to make pennies because copper was needed for munitions production, 1943.
1945: Corroded, struck on a normal planchet. (All "copper" cents are technically bronze or brass, and while the 1945s were made of a slightly different alloy than normal, there was little to no difference in appearance.) 1952: Appears plated. Have you weighed this coin on a gram scale? 1943: Corroded. The image is too small to detect any evidence of a double strike. Likely no numismatic value, unfortunately.
Hi, thanks for your posts. The 1952 weighs 3.1 grams. I think you're right about the 1943. Thanks much.
