- Year: 1943
- Mint Mark: No mint mark
- Coin: Copper Wheat Penny
- Type: Wheat Penny
- Price: $60047.00-$250000.00+
- Face Value: 0.01 USD
- Produced: 0
- Edge: Smooth
Notes:
Only a few 1943 copper pennies were minted, all of which would have been released by error into the coin supply. During that year, the pennies minted were supposed to be steel or war pennies. Coin analysts suggest that copper plates from 1942 may have been tested or left mixed amongst the other steel plates, thus creating the error. No matter the cause, 1943 copper pennies now sell for just under $100,000 each, according to our resources.
Warning: Many 1943 Copper Pennies are fakes. A 1948 copper penny can be filed down on the left side of the 8, making it look like a 3 instead. Make sure your 1943 copper pennies are certified! Additionally, watch out for fake 1942 copper pennies that are actually just copper plated steel pennies of that same year. It's not hard to copper plate a coin; scam artists do it quite often. Use a magnet to verify the coin's metallic composition. If the coin sticks to the magnet, it's a copper-plated steel, and therefore a fake.
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Questions & Comments
Ruben : Donde lo puedo vender si lo tengo?
Question in English: Where can I sell a 1943 Copper Penny if if I have one? Posted: May 25, 2024 8:35 am
Admin : @Ruben - Solo enumeramos los precios de las monedas, si desea vender su moneda visite esta pagina. Gracias por publicar tu pregunta y buena suerte.
Answer in English: We only list the coins prices, if you want to sell your coin visit this page. Thank you for posting your question, and good luck. Reply posted: May 25, 2024 10:28 am
Jess : My 1943 steel wheat penny magnetizes on the side of the penny but no the the whole penny, is it a fake?? Posted: May 25, 2024 8:48 am
Admin : @Jess - You have a 1943 steel penny the penny listed above is the copper error. Steel will stick to a magnet. 1943 Steel Wheat Cents are still worth holding on to however, they are still worth at least 65x their face value. Read more about the 1943 steel penny here Reply posted: May 25, 2024 10:28 am
Jackson : I have a 1943D wheat penny that appears to be copper. Is that rare? Posted: September 16, 2024 3:03 pm
How much is a 1943 Copper Penny worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $60047.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $250,000 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1943, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
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The most valuable Copper Wheat Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
| Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
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1943 | $250k | |
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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