Description: 1943 S Lincoln Steel Wartime Cent Stock Photo Because of wartime needs of copper for use in ammunition and other military equipment during World War II, the United States Mint wanting to limit dependence on copper usage. After trying out several substitutes (ranging from other metals to plastics to replace the standard bronze alloy, the one-cent coin was minted in zinc-coated steel. This alloy caused the new coins to be magnetic and 13% lighter. They were struck at all three mints: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco.
Price: 7.2 USD
Location: Towson, Maryland
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Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: Small Cent
Coin: Lincoln Wheat
Composition: Steel
Year: 1943
Strike Type: Business
Mint Location: San Francisco
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
