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The United States Mint replaced the bronze composition long used in making Lincoln cents with a zinc-coated steel format in 1943. This temporary change was made to help save copper for ammunitions used in fighting alongside the Allied Forces in World War II. The 1943-D steel cents are, like Philadelphia- and San Francisco-minted issues from the same year, very common coins in all circulated grades and in uncirculated levels through MS65. In MS 66, 1943-D Lincoln cents are scarce and in MS67 and MS68 are rare.
In all, more than 1 billion steel cents were struck, and they are commonly sold in sets of three, representing each of the three mints that struck the coins (Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco). These sets are especially popular with non-collectors and new collectors, who regard the steel cents as novelties and are often lured into the hobby with the purchase of these inexpensive but attractive three-coin'sets.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2085
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1943, D
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
2.7 gr
Weight (oz):
0.095 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Steel
Coin Date:
1943-D
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
217,660,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1943
Composition:
Zinc-coated Steel
PCGS #:
2714
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Coin Value History
1943-D 1c Steel MS
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1943-D 1c Steel MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $4.10 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$3,750 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,975 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1943-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 (PCGS).
$149
1943-D 1C MS68 PCGS. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 217,660,000. ...
$2,440
1943-D 1C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 217,660,000. ...
$69
(1943-X) 1C -- Steel Cent, Type-Two Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. (2.61g)....
$169
1943-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck on an Australian Sixpence Planchet -- AU53 PCGS. ...
$4,560
1943-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- 5% Straight Clip -- MS65 NGC. ...
$89
1943-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS63 NGC. ...
$444
1943-D 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS64 ANACS. Die-1. NGC Census: (134/6111). PCGS Population (553/7563). Mintage: 217,660,000. ...
$46
1943-D/D 1C MS61 NGC. FS-501. NGC Census: (1/11423). PCGS Population (1/7119). Mintage: 217,660,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$307
1943-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on an Australia Sixpence Planchet--AU50 ANACS. The silver alloy of an Australian sixpence pl...
$4,312
1943-D 1C Lincoln Steel Cent--Double Struck, Flipover in Collar--Unc Details, Scratched, Improperly Cleaned, NCS....
$632
1943-D Lincoln Cent. MS-67 (PCGS).
$183
1943-D 1C MS68 NGC. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 217,660,000. ...
$1,129
1943-D/D 1C MS66 ANACS. RPM-2. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 217,660,000. ...
$139
1943-D 1C
$13
1943-D 1c PCGS MS65
$25
1943-D 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck -- MS63 ANACS. ...
$494
1943-D 1c PCGS MS64
$41
1943-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on an Australian Sixpence Planchet--AU50 ANACS. Lustrous surfaces suggest a higher technical...
$4,888
1943-D 1C MS60--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details....
$7
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