How much is a 1943 steel penny worth?

Most 1943 steel pennies that you’ll find in circulation are pretty well worn (and many that are worn exhibit rust). These are worth 5 cents to 10 cents. A lightly circulated 1943 steel penny is generally worth 20 cents to 50 cents. The uncirculated 1943 steel penny value usually ranges from about $1.50 to $5.

What is a 1943 Lincoln penny?

There are few vintage coins as widely collected as the 1943 steel Lincoln penny. This applies within and even beyond the numismatic realm. This unusual-looking Lincoln Wheat cent is unlike any other United States one-cent coin. Its zinc-coated steel composition makes this coin resemble a dime more than a typical U.S. penny.

How do you tell if a 1943 Penny is real?

Try sticking your 1943 penny to a magnet: If your 1943 penny sticks to the magnet, it is a common steel cent and NOT worth the big bucks. If your 1943 penny does NOT stick to the magnet, it may be a rare 1943 copper penny. Further authentication is required to see if it’s a legitimate 1943 copper cent.