coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse \ 1943
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.
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1943-D (Denver) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1943 | Denver |
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1943-P (Philadelphia) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1943 | Philadelphia |
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1943-S (San Francisco) Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1943 | San Francisco |