Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1943 Silver Penny

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Expert: - 4/1/2007


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Hi my name is brian and i found a Silver 1943 Penny. I took the corner of the penny and tried to scrape off what I thought was spray paint but all that did was make the silver more shinny and didn't come off. I was wondering if this was a miss print or something like that. If you could please let me know. Thank you for your time, Brian

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Hi Brian,
You have a 1943 steel cent.  Steel was used for pennies in 1943 because copper was being used for the war effort.
It isn't an error.  If you had a 1943 copper penny, now that would be worth some money.  They are worth $15,000 and up!
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Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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Paul Harris Fellow

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