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What is the value of a World War 2 penny?
If you're referring to any cent struck during WWII, those dated 1941, '42, '44, or '45 are very common and are generally worth less than a dime in average condition. 1943 cents were made of zinc-plated steel to save copper for the war effort. These coins are a bit scarcer but still only sell for 25 to 50 cents in average condition.
What is the value of a 1942 1943 1944 penny?
You need to know the coins' mint marks and conditions to have a more accurate idea of their values. In any case these coins are fairly common among collectors so they aren't worth very much. Assuming average circulation wear, retail prices are roughly 1942, 1942-D: about 10c 1942-S: about 25c 1943: 15c 1943-D: 25c 1943-S: 35c 1944: 5c 1944-D: 10c 1944-S: 7c A dealer might pay you a nickel or a dime each.
I found a 1960 silver penny with the Free Mason logo stamped into it Any info?
It's an ordinary cent that's been plated and stamped with that logo. It is likely to be of value to collectors of Masonic items but it has no extra value for collectors of standard coins.I changed your question because saying "You found ..." means that someone at wiki.answers found the coin!
Was there a 1942 penny made of lead?
The US has never made any lead coins, so no.
How much is a steel penny worth?
It really depends on the condition. They are worth about 5 cents if in average circulated condition and have nearly all the plating, only about 2 cents if there are any spots of rust on the coin. The mintmark really doesn't make much of a difference, though the "S" mintmark is the least common of the 3. If the coin is in uncirculated condition, it might be worth about a dollar or two. Beware though, some coins have been replated by private individuals, these coins have no collector value except for 2 cents or so.
What is the value of a 1943 penny?
it is not rare enough to have any value [will have value in about 3 years]
What is a 1943 steel penny with the 4 missing?
Filled die errors are very common and have little value if any.
What is the value of a Philadelphia mint 1943 steel penny?
A Philadelphia mint 1943 steel penny in circulated condition is worth approximately 10-25 cents. In uncirculated condition, it can be worth up to $5 or more. The value can vary depending on the coin's condition and any unique characteristics.
What is the value of a 1970 steel penny?
The 1970 steel penny is not a genuine US coin as the US Mint did not produce any circulating steel pennies in 1970. Steel pennies were only minted in 1943 due to the shortage of copper during World War II. If you have a 1970 steel penny, it may be altered or counterfeit.
What is the value of a 1943 tin wheat penny?
1943 cents were made of zinc-plated steel. They don't contain any tin. Please see the Related Question for more information.
What is the density of a 1943 steel penny?
It's likely that, given wartime limitations, the steel used was not of uniform quality throughout all mintages. Depending on the quality used for any particular batch of coins, a 1943 cent's density would be roughly that of standard mild steel, about 7.85 gm/cm3
What is a 1943 misprint steel penny worth?
Depending on condition, average value is 5 to 50 cents.
What is the value of a lead wheat penny?
Wheat pennies, nor any other US cent has ever been made of lead. If per chance you're talking about a 1943 penny, it's made of steel, not lead. It's worth about 25 cents.
How can you tell if a 1944 penny is made of steel?
You can tell if a 1944 penny is made of steel by using a magnet. Place a magnet near the penny - if it sticks, then the penny is made of steel. Steel pennies were issued in 1943 due to a shortage of copper, so any 1944 penny made of steel would be an error.
Does a 1963 steel penny have any value?
The only steel cents are dated 1943. I suspect you have a 1963 Copper penny which has been dipped in Mercury long ago. I can't recall enough about Chemistry to explain the chemical process(s) involved, but when a Copper penny is dipped in Mercury, the Mercury "plates" on the penny creating a bright silvery finish. I did this in an experiment back in the early 50s, and when the penny was observed several months later, the finish had turned very dark, almost black, and "looked like" a real steel penny of 1943. I suggest that you have your penny examined by a coin dealer, and/or a metallurgist [possibly including a test of the base metal]. Unfortunately, I think you will find that it is truly a 1963 Copper penny with some kind of surface coating which mimicks the finish of an aged 1943 steel penny.j3h.
What is the value of a 1965 steel penny?
The US only made steel cents in 1943 to save copper for the war effort. Any 1965 cent that appears to be steel is almost certainly plated. You can (and should) always test a suspected steel coin with a magnet before jumping to conclusions. If it's not attracted to a magnet it's not steel.
What is the value of a 1942 steel penny?
The US only made steel cents in 1943. Any silver-colored cents dated 1942 are plated. You can always use a magnet to test a suspected steel coin. If it doesn't stick to a magnet it's not steel.
