1943 Lincoln Steel Cents
Posted in Highlights & Rarities, Lincoln CentsSince copper had become a scarce and strategic metal during World War II, the composition of the cent was altered. The 1943 Steel Cents (Buy on eBay) would be struck in zinc plated steel, rather than the usual 95% copper. The so-called “steelies” represent an intriguing issue of the Lincoln Cent series, although the composition […]