1943 Lincoln Steel Penny Collection

1943 Lincoln Steel Penny Collection

When copper was hard to come by, the U.S. Mint made pennies from steel! This handsome set commemorates those uniquely historic years.

A great introduction to coin collecting

Includes five unique steel pennies: one from the Philadelphia mint (without mint mark), one from the Denver mint (with mint mark) and one from San Francisco mint (with mint mark), plus two steel pennies mounted to show the Wheat back

Steel pennies issued for only one year

Pennies made from low-grade carbon steel with a zinc coating

Includes coins from the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco mints

Coins are mounted under clear polymer

Black-finished wood frame with easel back

Includes certificate of authenticity

9.13" L x 7.19" W x 0.5" H