What 1943 penny is worth money?
The 1943 copper penny is extremely rare and valuable. Only a couple dozen pieces were made and exist today, and each is worth about $100,000. While 1943 copper cents weigh about 3.11 grams and don’t stick to a magnet, the more common steel cents (which weigh 2.7 grams) adhere to a magnet.
What makes a 1943-S Steel Penny rare?
A regular 1943 steel penny is worth only a few cents. As the 1943 steel pennies circulated, the zinc coating started to turn dark gray and almost black. If it was in circulation long enough, the zinc coating completely wore off, and the steel underneath would start to show through.
How do you know if you have a 1943 bronze penny?
The easiest way to determine whether or not your 1943 Cent has collectible value—to see if it is possibly bronze rather than steel—is simply to test it with a magnet. If the coin is magnetic, then it is, unfortunately, the common steel version and is not valuable in most cases.
How do I know if my 1943 penny is bronze?
The easiest way to determine if a 1943 cent is made of steel, and not copper, is to use a magnet. If it sticks to the magnet, it is not copper. If it does not stick, the coin might be of copper and should be authenticated by an expert.
How many 1943 pennies have been found?
Approximately 40 1943 copper–alloy cents are known to remain in existence.
What is the most valuable 1943 Penny?
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Is a 1943 silver penny worth anything?
Large numbers of 1943 pennies were collected by the mints and destroyed, meaning that those that have survived are somewhat collectible. A 1943 silver penny that is in circulated condition is worth about $0.12 to $0.15 U.S. Dollars (USD), whereas one in brand new, uncirculated condition is worth about $0.50 USD.
Are 1943 pennies worth anything?
If your 1943 penny is made out copper, it is worth quite a bit of money, generally $10,000 or more! The reason is that the 1943 copper penny is an error coin. The United States Mint accidentally used the wrong kind of planchet metal when striking the coin. Which 1940s penny is worth the most? Some 1940 Lincoln proof pennies go for $25 or more.
What’s so special about 1943 copper penny?
The 1943 copper penny can be worth a million dollars as an extremely rare and sought after collectible coin. A penny from 1943 minted that year was made out of steel with a zinc coating. This was because copper was heavily needed for war materials during World War II.