General

Country
United States Flag: United States of America
Denomination
1 cent
Value
0.01 United States dollar (USD)
Dates
AD1943

Physical

Shape
Circle
Mass
2.70 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.55 mm
Composition
Zn plated Steel
Color
Gray/Black/Silver Gray/Black/Silver
Magnetic
Yes

Design

Orientation
Coin (↑ ↓)
Edge
Plain/smooth

References

Wikipedia
1943 steel cent
Krause
KM# 132a
Numista
3173
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Abraham Lincoln bust right (date)
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VDB
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IN GO WE TRUST
LIBERTY
E PLURIBUS UNUM
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UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
Designer: Victor David Brenner Designer: Victor David Brenner
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United States 1 cent (1959 - 1982)
United States 1 cent (2010 - Present)
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