1. 1943 Copper Wheat Penny: In April of 1943, the United States Mint struck approximately one million steel pennies due to a shortage of copper.
* Grade MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
* Value $5,000 $15,000 > $100,000
2. 1943 Bronze Wheat Penny: In late 1943, the US Mint resumed production of bronze wheat pennies.
* Grade MS-65 MS-66 MS-67 MS-68 MS-69
* Value $1,500 $4,000 $20,000 $50,000 > $100,000