What makes the 1943 Steel Cent unique?
1943 Steel Cent Mint Mark Collection
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The 1943 Steel Cent is unique because it was the only year the U.S. Mint used steel instead of copper to produce pennies, due to copper shortages during World War II. This distinctive feature makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
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1943 Steel Cent Mint Mark Collection
" A unique chapter in American coinage history unfolded in 1943 with the wartime production of the steel Lincoln Penny. Initially introduced in 1909 to honor Abraham Lincoln's centennial, the penny's design, featuring Victor D. Brenner's iconic portrait, had remained relatively cons...
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