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The listing, (3) 1943 Steel Pennies PDS mints Rare has ended.

The 1943 steel penny is a wartime issue made of steel, and coated with zinc. During World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort (to make shell casings) that the U.S. penny was made out of steel. Steel pennies are scarcely found in circulation but when they were being circulated it is said that many people mistook them for dimes. After the war the mints made an attempt to round up all the steel pennies which caused these coins to become even more rare. Steel pennies are an interesting piece of history and great for collectors of all ages. This would make a great first set for someone just getting interested in coin collecting. Happy bidding!

Up for grabs are three 1943 steel pennies from three different mints. I have attached a picture of the coins that I will be shipping out. The copper penny will not be shipped out due to weight limits but it does show how they compare to their sister copper cents. This item has free shipping within the United States of America. .

Questions & Comments

@bella/mozingo I mean LOL

Feb 21st, 2010 at 8:22:19 PM PST by

you can talk to both of us. ha ha

Feb 22nd, 2010 at 6:04:15 AM PST by

Exactly......I had never really looked into coins(the hubby collects) until this site. Now Im searching everything I see. I know the copper ones go for amazing amounts,lol. As for the steel being rare to most people I would have to agree not many people are aware of them or the HISTORY behind them. Sounds to me like you are not only offering a part of history but also educating while you are at it. Nice listing. My hubby has some of these or I would bid on them.

Feb 25th, 2010 at 6:37:28 AM PST by

World War II was a very interesting time.

Feb 25th, 2010 at 6:49:51 AM PST by

LOL if you do have a 1943 copper penny you better keep that. Those ones are rare the steel ones are fairly common and worth from 10 cents to 50 cents depending on the condition. The copper one however is worth ALOT

Feb 25th, 2010 at 4:38:49 AM PST by

1943 copper pennies are more than rare. There were only a handful made and they go for more than the average person would want to pay for something that at one time was worth a cent. I still think the steel pennies are rare just by the definition of rare. Most people I talk to have never seen a steel cent.

Feb 25th, 2010 at 5:25:50 AM PST by

Do you have a 1943 copper penny

Feb 25th, 2010 at 4:07:14 AM PST by

I wish I did. I have some nice 1942 pennies and some 1944 pennies that are made out of copper but thats it.

Feb 25th, 2010 at 5:26:47 AM PST by

its always interesting to see the last min bidders

Feb 24th, 2010 at 7:17:23 PM PST by

*crash* and the race is over for me..LOL God bless you, the auction, and the winner! *smiles*

Feb 24th, 2010 at 6:48:51 PM PST by

crashing is never any fun. are you going to atleast watch the race?

Feb 24th, 2010 at 7:19:34 PM PST by

nice auction

Feb 24th, 2010 at 5:42:47 PM PST by

thank you feel free to leave some banter

Feb 24th, 2010 at 6:47:17 PM PST by

vroom vrooom vrrrooooommmm *the race starts*

Feb 24th, 2010 at 5:13:34 PM PST by

ha ha

Feb 24th, 2010 at 6:47:41 PM PST by

8 watching this should get good

Feb 22nd, 2010 at 5:44:54 PM PST by

how meany or for bid

Feb 22nd, 2010 at 11:32:42 AM PST by

the winning bidder will recieve 3 1943 steel pennies

Feb 22nd, 2010 at 2:30:22 PM PST by

If you have any questions please ask!

Feb 18th, 2010 at 7:04:48 AM PST by

@bella...such a cute puppy you have there!

Feb 21st, 2010 at 8:21:59 PM PST by

she seems to think so

Feb 22nd, 2010 at 6:03:53 AM PST by

i agree bella....i feel exactly the same way...*Smile*

Feb 21st, 2010 at 8:21:44 PM PST by

Feb 22nd, 2010 at 6:03:43 AM PST by

*agrees* quite a sad thought indeed

Feb 18th, 2010 at 10:33:52 PM PST by

I have no problem with wars since they have helped remove problems from our history but that doesn't mean I want there to be a war.

Feb 19th, 2010 at 5:30:09 AM PST by

Ca you imagine, would probably fix the overpopulation problem for a LONG time.

Feb 18th, 2010 at 6:04:15 PM PST by

thats kind of a sad thought

Feb 18th, 2010 at 6:23:16 PM PST by

Yup, shows you that all the goodies and raw materials we have are not endless ... and now the US and other Western countries are using up all that can be had all over the world. At least we'll have all the copper if another world war starts up, God forbid ...

Feb 18th, 2010 at 3:12:25 PM PST by

god forbid

Feb 18th, 2010 at 5:17:01 PM PST by

I LIKE these. After all, why collect coins unless they have an interesting story to tell?

Feb 18th, 2010 at 2:43:06 PM PST by

Its crazy to see how our country basically used all it had in World War II.

Feb 18th, 2010 at 2:48:38 PM PST by

woohoo!! looking for to battle LOL *heheeheh* howdy again Mozingo...I'm ready for round two....let's see if I can get this one this time eh? LOL *pulls out the bidding guns* LOL

Feb 18th, 2010 at 2:13:48 PM PST by

ROUND TWO . . . fight! ha ha a wise proverb once stated that “A penny is a lot of money, if you have not got a penny.”

Feb 18th, 2010 at 2:35:07 PM PST by

You already have a bunch of watchers, this one should do well like the last one. You'll have your wings in no time!

Feb 18th, 2010 at 12:33:44 PM PST by

its a fun item to sell. its nice to have something that alot of people haven't seen.

Feb 18th, 2010 at 12:49:13 PM PST by

Got a little advice ... take your photos on a white background, it will make them pop a little better. A pillowcase or something like that works well (just don't use like mohair or any other fuzzy stuff!). Good luck Mozzy!

Feb 18th, 2010 at 12:24:55 PM PST by

I'll have to try that next time.

Feb 18th, 2010 at 12:28:40 PM PST by

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