From the date 1943. If you look on the back of the coin it will say 50 cents not a dollar. The coin is a Walking Liberty Half Dollar, most circulated examples from 1940 to 1947 are valued for the silver content only at about $11.00 Uncirculated coins can be $25.00 or more.
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3-29-11>>> It's actually a Walking Liberty half dollar, coins of this series dated from 1940 to 1945 are all very common and have the same retail values of $14.00 to $15.00 in average condition.
It all depends on where it was minted and the condition of the coin. In 1943, the Walking Liberty Half Dollar was minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. In Good condition, they are about the same value at $6.50. In Brilliant uncirculated condition (MS-65): Philadelphia: $40 Denver: $70 San Francisco: $50 View the links below to find the precise values for different grades and conditions.
The 1943 Mercury (not Liberty) dime is a common date. If it shows any wear, the value is just for the silver which is just under $2.00 today. Mercury (or Winged Liberty Head) dimes from 1940 to 1945 are all high mintage very common coins, this is why circulated coins are mostly valued for the silver.
The lack of a mintmark on '''any''' US cent means it was minted in Philadelphia. In circulated condition, about 5 cents. Uncirculated, about a dollar.
It's made of zinc-plated steel, not aluminum. In average condition a so-called "war penny" is worth 10 cents to a half-dollar