FREE: (6) 1943 Steel Pennies PDS mints Rare

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The 1943 steel penny is a wartime issue made of steel, and coated with zinc. During World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort (to make shell casings) that the U.S. penny was made out of steel. Steel pennies are scarcely found in circulation but when they were being circulated it is said that many people mistook them for dimes. After the war the mints made an attempt to round up all the steel pennies which caused these coins to become even more rare. Steel pennies are an interesting piece of history and great for collectors of all ages. This would make a great first set for someone just getting interested in coin collecting. Happy bidding!

Up for grabs are six 1943 steel pennies from three different mints. There are two from each mint. I have attached a picture of the coins that I will be shipping out. The copper penny will not be shipped out due to weight limits but it does show how they compare to their sister copper cents. This item has free shipping within the United States of America.

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If you have any questions please ask! Become my fan and win this item and I'll try and throw something special in!

Mar 7th, 2010 at 9:35:06 PM EST by Mozingo

NEAT! Thanks for all the great info!

Mar 7th, 2010 at 11:34:36 PM EST by jewelryfreak

You are very welcome. I enjoy the history of the penny and some times other people do too!

Mar 8th, 2010 at 8:33:17 AM EST by Mozingo

not trying to be mean but the rarity of these coins are not as high as you would think most casual collectors as my self has close to 20 or 30 there is said to still be over 500,000 of these coins floating around out there

Mar 8th, 2010 at 1:49:36 AM EST by condani1

I'm not trying to be mean but the first definition of rare according to google is "not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness." Most people that I know have never seen a steel penny before. Next time you see a steel penny come back in your change let me know.

Mar 8th, 2010 at 8:35:55 AM EST by Mozingo

i had three of them come in my change the other day at walmart it still happens go to any flea market and you will see tons of these im jsut saying

Mar 8th, 2010 at 5:29:52 PM EST by condani1

Maybe you are rare.

Mar 8th, 2010 at 5:40:42 PM EST by Mozingo

you must have a lot of them you had 6 listed a few days ago and i got burned at the end was trying like heck to get them then maybe i will now thanks like the coins

Mar 8th, 2010 at 6:22:04 PM EST by ras911

some kids grow up collecting rocks . . . some pennies. these used to be something you'd see every once in awhile. I haven't seen any in circulation in over 20 years.

Mar 8th, 2010 at 8:19:50 PM EST by Mozingo

ive gotten a few in my change over the years i just like the steel pennies

Mar 9th, 2010 at 5:50:31 PM EST by ras911

I wish I got them in my change!

Mar 9th, 2010 at 6:31:22 PM EST by Mozingo

I wish I got them in my change too. I've been an amateur coin collector for years but never got a steel penny yet. I hope I can get this lot to and make them the first ones i my collection.

Mar 9th, 2010 at 10:52:29 PM EST by Funguy

good luck!

Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:43:21 AM EST by Mozingo

Thanks. I will get some steel pennies from here one day. Do you have more to auction in the future?

Mar 10th, 2010 at 2:55:01 PM EST by Funguy

I have some to list but depending on how they keep doing I might stop listing them

Mar 10th, 2010 at 5:59:59 PM EST by Mozingo

i hopw i will win

Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:21:47 PM EST by srajkuma

good luck! there are alot of serious people bidding.

Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:21:37 PM EST by Mozingo

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