Is a 1943 copper penny legit?

Once you have confirmed that your 1943 copper penny is legit, don’t let anyone grade it. Instead, choose pros from PGSC or NGC. Otherwise, some dealers will replace it with a fake one or give it a low grade. In the end, you’ll be on the losing side. Is the 1943 copper penny an error coin? All 1943 copper coins aren’t Mint error coins.

Is a 1943 Steel Penny a rare coin?

Others still confuse the 1943 steel penny ( pictured below) as the rare coin because of its unusual appearance as a silvery-colored Lincoln cent. The steel cents are quite common—more than 1 billion were made across the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. But it's the copper 1943 cent that’s rare.

Are 1943 pennies worth more than their face value?

All 1943 pennies are worth more than their face value, but how much more is the question a lot of folks want to know the answer to. * Values are for problem-free coins (no cleanings, holes, porosity, etc.) in circulated condition unless otherwise specified. Uncirculated 1943 pennies are worth significantly more than the prices listed here.