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Proof-like surfaces. To help save copper for the war effort, the United States Mint began striking Lincoln cents from a zinc-coated steel composition in 1943. Like other steel cents, 1943-S pennies were saved in huge quantities by collectors and remain widely available today through MS67, with small quantities known in MS68.
More than 1 billion steel cents were made across the three then-operating mint facilities, including those in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Steel cents are highly popular both with diehard coin collectors and novices alike, with the latter group generally regarding these one-year-only coins as interesting novelties. Some numismatic mass marketers sell many thousands of the three-coin'steel cent sets in any given year.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
285407
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1943, S
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
2.7 gr
Weight (oz):
0.095 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Steel, Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2:
FS-101
Coin Date:
1943/2-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
191,550,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1943
Composition:
Zinc-coated Steel
PCGS #:
37822
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Coin Value History
1943/2-S 1c Steel, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS
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1943/2-S 1c Steel, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$8,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $7,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,975 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1943/2-S Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,037
1943/2-S Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-67 (PCGS).
$1,708
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (8/2). ...
$960
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS68 PCGS....
$5,760
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/96 and 0/8+). NGC Census: (2/3 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,...
$990
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 PCGS. (FS-019.5). PCGS Population: (40/57). NGC Census: (3/10). CDN: $1,450 W...
$1,020
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 4 in 67 (1 in 67+, 1 in 67?), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $2,100 W...
$2,013
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (5/1). PCGS Population: (35/21). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,920
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/95). NGC Census: (2/3). ...
$1,260
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/56 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (1/2 and 0/0+). ...
$2,040
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 67 (6 in 67+), 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $2,100 Whsl...
$2,562
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/21 and 2/6+). NGC Census: (2/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,...
$1,800
1943-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS65 PCGS. (FS-019.5). PCGS Population: (34/26). NGC Census: (1/2). ...
$480
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). ...
$1,500
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 PCGS. CAC. (FS-019.5). PCGS Population: (35/20). NGC Census: (2/0). ...
$2,640
1943-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/26). NGC Census: (1/2). ...
$552
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/1). NGC Census: (1/0). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for ...
$2,100
1943-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/12). NGC Census: (2/0). ...
$871
1943-S Lincoln Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 (PCGS).
$424
1943/2-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS67+ PCGS. While the 2 underdigit is faint, doubling on the 94 of the date serves...
$3,840
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