Before you break your piggy banks and start looking for a rare 1943 penny, here are some key features that will help you determine if you have the rare copper version. Check the Material Beware of ...

On the 1943 steel penny, the mint mark can be found just below the date: "D" represents the Denver Mint, "S" stands for the San Francisco Mint, and no mint mark indicates the Philadelphia Mint.

Among these, the 1943-S Wheat Penny, minted in San Francisco, is one of the most sought-after coins in numismatics.