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(3) 1943 Steel Pennies PDS mints Rare
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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
Original
watching this auction :)
Apr 17th, 2010 at 11:20:15 AM PDT by
Original
Thanks! good luck
Apr 18th, 2010 at 5:28:58 PM PDT by
Original
me too. awesome coin. i bidded on some thing similar to this
Apr 18th, 2010 at 5:48:56 AM PDT by
Original
Yes you did! As soon as the post office opens they will be shipped out! I hope you enjoy them.
Apr 18th, 2010 at 5:29:53 PM PDT by
Original
nice pennies and great info
Apr 19th, 2010 at 1:19:23 AM PDT by
Original
Thanks they were an interesting part of our history
Apr 19th, 2010 at 6:22:36 AM PDT by

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