1940-1949

1943-D Lincoln Steel Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

A unique issue in U.S. currency, this penny is steel-colored instead of the usual copper. During World War II, due to a copper shortage, there wasn't enough to use for the regular minting of pennies. 1943 was a critical year during World War II, so in...

1948-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Just 81,735,000 of these San Francisco Mint cents were issued over seven decades ago for general circulation. Significantly more specimens were output in both Denver and Philadelphia that year. Today, billions of pennies are produced each year for...

1943-S Lincoln Steel Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Just 191,550,000 of these 1943-S San Francisco Mint cents were issued. Copper was needed for the war effort; zinc-coated steel coins replaced regular copper issues. Brilliant Uncirculated quality.

1943-P Lincoln Steel Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

In 1943, the Lincoln cent was issued without copper due to the need for that metal during World War II. Brilliant Uncirculated quality.

1946-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

In 1946, Lincoln cents were produced at three different mints. This San Francisco issue has the lowest output by far. Our Brilliant Uncirculated quality retains impressive detail and luster.

1945-P, D & S Lincoln Cent Trio Brilliant Uncirculated

As copper was a critical metal during WWII, copper pennies were replaced with zinc-coated steel in 1943. These steel cents were not ideal so the Mint began producing them using recycled shell casings from 1944 to 1946. The metal composition of these...

1946-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1949-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1941-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1945-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1940-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc & Tin3.11g19mmMM - Obverse below date

1942-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1944-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1944-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1944-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1945-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1943 Steel Cents Roll of 50 Circulated

On the homefront, it was all hands on deck — even the U.S. Mint contributed to the war effort! Copper was a crucial metal needed for munitions during World War II, so the Treasury diverted its supplies and instead authorized the issuance of...

1940-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc & Tin3.11g19mmNo MM

1948-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1940-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc & Tin3.11g19mmMM - Obverse below date

1942-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1947-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1941-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1947-S Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1948-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm No MM

1947-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm No MM

1949-D Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm MM - Obverse below date

1945-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1942-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1949-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

Wheat Reverse95% Copper/5% Zinc 3.11g19mm No MM

1946-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1941-P Lincoln Cent Brilliant Uncirculated

1943 Lincoln Steel Cent Certified MS-66

As supplies of copper were diverted to the war effort a new, ghostlygray Lincoln cent emerged in 1943. These zinc-plated coins were doomed from the start; they wreaked havoc in vending machines and were also prone to corrosion and rust. Huge numbers of...

1944 P, D or S Lincoln Cent Certified MS-66 Red

You'll Wanna Pinch This Penny – We've acquired a small number of these superlative 1944 Lincoln cents that still boast their original radiant reddish-orange coloration and luster, as if they were freshly struck and not celebrating their 80th birthday!...