1943 P, D, S Steel Penny - Choose by Grade & Mint Mark! - WW2 Wheat Penny

Get your WW2 era steel wheat pennies here!

Choose by mint mark or by grade!

Here's your chance to grab one of coin collecting's most iconic pieces!

Changes to the penny were implemented as a wartime effort. As copper was in high demand, steel was substituted for copper in 1943 during the second world war. On December 18th 1942, Congress Officially approved the treasury departments new plan for the cent (picture 3). The authorization actually extended through the end of 1946, but enough copper was saved that production of the steel cent halted in December 1943. Nickel was also in high demand, and nickels were changed to silver and copper in the same year.

Secretly, the treasury department started gathering these pennies in 1944 and destroying them. For fear of the public hording the pennies, they did not admit to the collection and destruction of the coins until 1959.

There are a very small number of pennies produced in 1943 that are copper, and a few produced in 1944 that are steel. If you have or find one of these, hold on to it as it is a very rare item!!!

Great coin to add to a collection, give as a gift, or use for jewelry creation.