History quiz

Which 1943 wheat pennies are of value?

There are two wheat pennies from 1943 that are of value.

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

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