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1943-D
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 217,660,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Zinc-coated Steel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-543 |
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The 1943-D steel cent was struck at Denver in a mintage of approximately 217.7 million coins. The steel composition and zinc coating are identical to the Philadelphia issue. Denver's output was large, and the coin is common in all grades. The same public complaints about the coin's color, weight, and tendency to corrode applied equally to the Denver issue.
Surviving 1943-D steel cents range from heavily corroded pieces (where the zinc coating has deteriorated) to brilliant uncirculated examples that retained their original silvery appearance. The best-preserved coins were stored in dry conditions shortly after production. Coins that circulated in humid environments often show dark spots, pitting, or the orange-brown staining of exposed steel beneath worn zinc coating.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.15 | $0.20 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.30 | $0.35 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.60 | $0.70 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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