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Jun 09, 2025 - 08:18 AM
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, a 1943 penny can be valuable - especially if it’s made of copper instead of the usual steel. Most 1943 pennies were made from zinc-coated steel and are worth a few cents to a few thousand dollars depending on condition. However, if you have a rare 1943 copper penny, it could be worth considerably more! We recommend checking the coin with a magnet (steel sticks, copper doesn’t) and contacting a professional grading service, especially if you believe that you have a 1943 copper cent in your possession.
Here are a few articles that may be useful to you:
The 1943 Copper Penny: The Rarest Lincoln Wheat Cent
1943 Steel Lincoln Wheat Cent: History, Errors, and How to Spot Fakes
