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Question
A friend of mine has a 1943 Silver Penny and I was wondering how you can tell if this is authentic or something that is not worth anything at all. Thank you very much for your help.
Hi Sarah,
Your coin is a 1943 cent that was made out of Steel (they were almost all made like this). The US Mint produced them for one year during WWII to help with the war effort. In circulated condition they are worth about 10 cents each.
Cameron Kiefer
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Answers by Expert:
Cameron Kiefer
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
Experience
I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Organizations
American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
Publications
Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
Education/Credentials
College
Awards and Honors
. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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