The 1943 Lincoln Penny is notable for being minted in zinc-coated steel due to copper shortages during World War II. This coin features a wheat reverse design, which includes two stalks of wheat flanking the words "One Cent" and "United States of America." Collectors often seek the 1943 penny, particularly the rare error variant where a copper planchet was mistakenly used, resulting in a valuable collectible. The standard zinc-coated steel version is more common but still popular among numismatists.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1943-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1943 Denver
1943-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1943 Philadelphia
1943-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse 1943 San Francisco