Rare Set: 1943 Steel Wheat Pennies – P, D & S Mintmarks – 3-Piece WWII Coin Trio

Own a complete 3-piece set of the iconic 1943 Lincoln Steel Wheat Cents, featuring one coin from each mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S). These special World War II coins were minted in steel coated with zinc to preserve copper for military use, making them the only magnetic U.S. pennies ever issued.Each coin in this set highlights a different U.S. Mint, making it a historically complete collection from this unique year. A perfect entry point for new collectors and a must-have for any U.S. coin collection.

Secure your 3-piece mintmark set now! These wartime steel pennies are in high demand—complete your collection before they’re gone!

 Why This Product Is a Smart Buy

This 1943 Steel Cent Set (P, D, S) is highly collectible and offers historical and investment value:

• ✅ All 3 Mintmarks: Includes Philadelphia (no mintmark), Denver (“D”), and San Francisco (“S”)—a complete mint variety for 1943.

• ✅ WWII Wartime Composition: These are the only steel pennies ever made by the U.S. Mint, replacing copper for the war effort.

• ✅ Unique Magnetism: Because of their steel content, these pennies are magnetic—unlike all other U.S. cents.

• ✅ Historical Rarity: Only made in 1943, with relatively lower mintages at Denver (217.6 million) and San Francisco (191.5 million).

• ✅ Affordable Entry Point: A perfect set for beginner collectors or educators looking to teach U.S. wartime economic history.

• ✅ Mintage Data for Reference:

  • Philadelphia (no mintmark): 684,628,670

  • Denver (D): 217,660,000

  • San Francisco (S): 191,550,000

   

• Numista – 1943 Lincoln Wheat Cent Steel Penny

• U.S. Mint – Steel Cent History

• “A Guide Book of United States Coins” – Whitman Publishing, 2024 Edition

• PCGS CoinFacts: 1943 Lincoln Cent Overview