How much is a 1941 zinc penny worth?

Rarer Pennies After 1941 In 1943, they made pennies out of zinc and steel. They are worth around 50 cents each. People complained about a rust problem, so they switched to a brass composition for the rest of the war.

Is a zinc penny worth anything?

If the penny has a silver color, it is made out of steel with a zinc coating to make it look nicer and protect it from rusting. They are fairly common in nice condition since people tended to save them when they were first issued because they were unusual. A regular 1943 steel penny is worth only a few cents.

How much is a 1945 zinc penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1945 Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $3. (see details)… Total Produced: 1,040,000 [?]

What is the value of a 1941 Penny without a mint mark?

Red is the most desired, but for most varieties of 1941 wheat pennies, color does not make much difference in value. For Philadelphia mintings (no mint mark present), Good to Very Fine grade coins are worth between $0.15 and $0.30.

Which old pennies are the most valuable?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all. Just 40 of the coins — probably created by accident, on copper-alloy one-cent blanks left in the presses in the wartime years when pennies were converted to steel — are known to exist.

What pennies are worth money?

Most wheat pennies are worth no more than five cents, but pennies from certain years are worth much more. Mint condition pennies from 1909, 1914, 1931, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1956, and 1958 are worth anywhere from $2 to over $1,200.

Is a 1942 d penny worth anything?

Home > 1942 > Wheat Pennys 1942 D Wheat Penny CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1942 D Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $5. (see details)…