How can I tell if my 1943 silver penny is real?

You probably have a 1943 wheat penny that looks silvery in color, or maybe dark gray — it may even appear rusty. Here’s how to tell if your 1943 silver wheat penny is rare or not: If it sticks to a magnet, then your 1943 silver penny is NOT rare. If it does not stick to a magnet, then your 1943 silver penny IS rare.

Does the 1943 Penny have a mint mark?

No Mintmark Under Date: Philadelphia Mint Struck the Coin Philadelphia’s high mintage of 1943 pennies, (684,628,670) is the 5th highest of any year wheat cent. These coins are on a rarity scale of Abundant.

How much is a 1943 no mint mark penny worth?

They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.

Is a 1943 D steel penny worth anything?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 D Steel Wheat Penny value at an average of 45 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

How can you tell if a 1943 Penny is copper or steel?

If it is a silvery gray color, it is probably a steel penny. If it looks more like a common brownish penny, it may be one of the rare copper 1943 pennies. Pass a magnet over the coin. If the penny is attracted to the magnet, it is a steel cent, not copper. Weigh the coin.

Why are the planchets of the 1943 Penny rusting?

As the zinc coating wore off the steel core the exposed steel underneath began to rust. The manufacturing process for producing the planchets was also flawed. Mint workers first rolled a sheet of steel to the proper thickness. Next, the steel sheet was plated with zinc and passed through a blanking press.

How much is a 1944 Lincoln Steel Penny Worth?

In the year 1944 something very similar happened but in reverse. Some steel dies from the previous year’s Lincoln Steel Penny were used to manufacture 1944 copies in steel. A copy of the 1944 Lincoln Steel Penny MS64 was auctioned off in 2013 for a price of $158,625.

What’s the value of a 1943 Wheat cent?

1943 penny value reflects its unique status within the Wheat cent series. A standard method is used to located how much its worth on the chart. Collectors are interested in a few main factors to any coin: Date | Mint Mark | Condition