How much is a 1943 Lincoln wheat penny worth?

Zinc-coated steel was used as the substitute metal composition and hence the new silver-like coin is known as the wartime steel cent or steel penny. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Penny (Steel Cent Variety) is Worth $0.34 in Average Condition and can be Worth $3.38 to $11 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

What kind of pennies were minted in 1943?

The steel penny minted in 1943 is part of the series known as Lincoln cents or pennies. They get their name from the image on their obverse, a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Most Lincoln pennies are made of copper, giving them a red or brown color. But 1943 pennies are silver-toned, and are known as “steel pennies”.

Are 1943 wheat pennies rare?

There are a few 1943 rare wheat pennies, but most 1943 wheat pennies are not rare. 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.