Have all the 1943 copper pennies been found?

Have all the 1943 copper pennies been found?

Today, a total of 27 1943 copper wheat pennies are confirmed to exist and have been graded–including six of the 1943-S, as well as the unique 1943-D. Seven of the 27 have been graded by PCGS and 13 have been graded by NGC.

How many 1943 copper pennies have been accounted?

Approximately 40 1943 copper–alloy cents are known to remain in existence.

How many 1943 bronze pennies have been found?

Collectors knew at least as early as 1944 that some authentic 1943 bronze pennies were minted and released into circulation. So for more than 70 years collectors, dealers, and the general public have been looking for 1943 bronze wheat cents and yet only about 20 from all mints have been found.

How much is a penny from 1943 worth?

Value of a 1943 Steel Penny They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.

Why is a 1943 penny so valuable?

After the war ended, the Mint began to produce copper pennies again. However, in 1943, the Mint produced a few copper pennies. ... One possible reason for this is because the copper plates were accidentally left in a few machines. While the 1943 steel pennies are worth a few bucks, the rare copper version is worth more.

How much is a 1943 D steel penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 D Steel Wheat Penny value at an average of 45 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

How do I know if my 1943 steel penny is worth money?

The easiest way to determine whether or not your 1943 Cent has collectible value—to see if it is possibly bronze rather than steel—is simply to test it with a magnet. If the coin is magnetic, then it is, unfortunately, the common steel version and is not valuable in most cases.

How much is a 1943 D Steel wheat penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1943 D Steel Wheat Penny value at an average of 45 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12.

What is the value of a 1943 copper penny?

There are few coins as popular as the 1943 copper penny, an extremely rare mint error that is worth a lot of money. The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent first came to light in the mid-1940s and quickly took the numismatic world by storm. During this time, the United States Mint was striking pennies from zinc-coated steel planchets.

Why was the copper penny used in World War 2?

As collectors of U.S. coins are well aware, in 1943 during World War II, the United States Mint struck zinc-coated steel pennies to help conserve copper and tin needed for armaments for American troops fighting in Europe and Japan.

Where did Kenneth wing find the 1943 Penny?

He showed the 1943 copper penny to the Director of the San Francisco Mint in 1948, who gave him the private opinion that it was genuine. A 1957 attempt by Wing's father to have the coin examined by the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., resulted in a referral to the Smithsonian Institution.

How many copper wheat pennies are there in the world?

Today, a total of 27 1943 copper wheat pennies are confirmed to exist and have been graded–including six of the 1943-S, as well as the unique 1943-D. Seven of the 27 have been graded by PCGS and 13 have been graded by NGC. How Much is it Worth?