1943 Lincoln Steel Penny W.W.II Emergency Issue

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	106c
Auction	AUG 13 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

1943 Lincoln Steel Penny W.W.II Emergency Issue 1943 Lincoln Steel Penny W.W.II Emergency Issue International Numismatic Bureau Graded Condition: This coin appears to be in circulated condition with significant oxidation and darkening of the zinc coating, which is common for this issue. The strike type is business strike. The metal content is zinc-coated steel, an emergency composition used by the United States Mint during 1943 to conserve copper for the war effort. This specific coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as it lacks a mint mark. It is housed in a slab from the International Numismatic Bureau, though no specific numerical grade is visible on the label. Historically, these "steelies" are the only regular-issue United States coins that can be picked up by a magnet and contain no copper. 1943, steel penny, Lincoln cent, numismatic, slabbed coin, collectible, World War II, emergency issue, coin grading, US currency, rare, vintage, minting 1943 steel penny, Lincoln steel cent, WWII emergency issue, rare coins, numismatics, graded coins, International Numismatic Bureau, collectible pennies, 1943 wheat penny, vintage US currency IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a

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