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What if you have a wheat penny that looks like it is made out of copper but it probably isn't?
All wheat cents except those minted in 1943 were made of bronze which is 95% copper. In 1943 cents were made of steel because copper was needed for ammunition.
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How do I know if my penny is worth?
1944s wheat Penny
How old is a wheat penny?
70 years old
How much is a 1956 wheat penny worth?
About 3 cents.
How much is a 1959 wheat penny worth?
1 cent
How much is 1927 wheat penny worth?
The 1927 wheat penny is worth a minimum of .35 cents. Depending on the grade the coin recives (what condition it is in) it can be worth much more. There were 144,440,000 1927 coins minted.
What is a misprint copper wheat penny 1944 worth?
A 1944 copper misprint wheat penny is worth 1,000,000 dollars.
I have a 1939 us cent that appears to be dipped in zinc or silver. It looks like a silver coin but you can see copper on the edge. Is it an error coin.?
It is a normal wheat penny made of copper. The only year wheat pennies were not copper is 1943 which is a zinc-plated steel penny.
What is 1942 wheat penny worth?
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
What is a wheat penny mad of?
A wheat penny is made of 95% copper and 5% tin or zinc. They were minted from 1909 to 1958 and feature a design of two wheat ears on the reverse side.
How much is a 1917 copper wheat penny?
$0.01
What is a penny made off?
aluminum on inside copper on out but wheat are all copper
What is a 1938 copper penny worth?
The value of the 1938 wheat penny varies by condition. This wheat penny can be worth 35 cents to 12 dollars.
How much is a 1843 copper wheat penny worth?
The first wheat cents were made in 1909.
Does the steel and wheat penny magnitize?
Yes, both the steel and wheat penny can be slightly magnetic due to the iron content in the steel penny and the copper content in the wheat penny. However, the magnetism may be very weak and not easily noticeable.
What makes a wheat back penny valuable?
Its maid of real copper
How much does a wheat 1945 penny copper cost?
3 cents.
What is the value of the rare 1943 copper wheat penny?
$35,000.00 to $81,000.00
