{"product_id":"1943-steel-cent-mint-mark-collection","title":"1943 Steel Cent Mint Mark Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep back into a remarkable chapter of American coinage history with the \u003cstrong\u003e1943 Steel Cent Mint Mark Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. During World War II, the U.S. Mint replaced traditional copper with steel to conserve copper for critical wartime applications. The result was the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esilvery-colored 1943 Steel Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the only U.S. circulation coin struck in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing cents from \u003cstrong\u003eall three U.S. Mint facilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collection includes examples from Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Together, these coins represent the complete 1943 Steel Cent mint mark trio and showcase one of the most unusual changes ever made to the iconic Lincoln Cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1943 Steel Cent was produced for \u003cstrong\u003eone year only\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an especially interesting piece of World War II-era American history. Because the zinc-coated steel surfaces could wear and develop spotting or corrosion, examples in collectible condition are sought after by collectors and history enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set is carefully selected in \u003cstrong\u003eVG-VF condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented in a custom display for an attractive way to preserve these historic coins. The collection also includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a memorable addition to any U.S. coin, Lincoln Cent, or WWII memorabilia collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 3-mint collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-year-only steel composition\u003c\/strong\u003e struck in 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWWII-era memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e representing a unique moment in U.S. Mint history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVG-VF condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented in a custom display with Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring home a tangible piece of \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican wartime history\u003c\/strong\u003e with the 1943 Steel Cent Mint Mark Collection, a distinctive trio that captures one of the most unusual chapters in Lincoln Cent history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoinsTV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49688031559918,"sku":"CTV011838","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/1086\/3773\/files\/bullionshark-1943-steel-cent-mint-mark-collection__27896.webp?v=1791289319","url":"https:\/\/www.coinstv.net\/products\/1943-steel-cent-mint-mark-collection","provider":"CoinsTV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}