During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched to zinc-coated steel pennies ... mistakenly struck in copper, making them exceptionally rare. Among these, the 1943-S Wheat Penny, minted in San ...

Struck during World War II, this penny was made of steel coated with zinc instead of the usual copper, which was needed for wartime production. While most 1943 steel cents are common, certain rare ...

If you find a penny, pick it up as it could bring ... Check the Material Beware of Altered Coins: Some steel 1943 pennies have been coated with copper to fool collectors. These are fakes, and ...

The Lincoln Wheat Penny was first minted in 1909 and stayed in circulation until 1958. On the front, you’ve got Abraham ...

the cent was 95% copper until copper was needed for war in 1943 and the penny’s composition changed to zinc-coated steel for the year. A few errors were made on the steel coins, making them rare ...

but a mint-condition 1924-S wheat penny could be valued anywhere between $500 to $12,000. In 1943, the U.S. switched to zinc-coated steel to help save copper during World War II. More than one ...