{"product_id":"1943-steel-wheat-penny-set-p-d-s-wartime-lincoln-cents","title":"1943 Steel Wheat Penny Set - P, D, S Mint Marks - Wartime Lincoln Cents","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Piece of American History from the Heart of World War II\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep back to 1943, when America's wartime needs transformed the humble penny into a unique piece of numismatic history. This complete 3-coin set captures all three mint marks from the only year the U.S. produced steel pennies, making it an essential addition for Lincoln cent collectors and history enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Set Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 3-Mint Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S) mint marks from 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Wartime Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc-coated steel construction, created when copper was diverted to the war effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in an H.E. Harris holder for protection and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Year-Only Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The only year Lincoln cents were struck in steel, never repeated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Wheat Reverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the classic wheat ears design used from 1909-1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three mint marks in one convenient set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Artistry Behind the Coins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor David Brenner's timeless portrait of Abraham Lincoln graces the obverse, capturing the 16th President in right-facing profile. The word LIBERTY arcs above, while IN GOD WE TRUST appears to the left and the date 1943 sits below. Despite the unusual steel composition, Lincoln's dignified features remain crisp and commanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reverse showcases two graceful wheat stalks framing the denomination ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. E PLURIBUS UNUM crowns the design at the top. This elegant agricultural motif symbolizes America's abundance, rendered in the distinctive silvery appearance that makes these wartime cents instantly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Choose This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1943 steel pennies represent one of the most dramatic composition changes in U.S. coinage history. When copper became critical for ammunition production during World War II, the Mint pivoted to zinc-coated steel for just one year. This set allows you to own a complete representation of that pivotal moment—one coin from each of the three operating mints. Whether you're building a Lincoln cent collection, teaching history to the next generation, or preserving a tangible connection to the Greatest Generation, this affordable set delivers both educational and numismatic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages shown are stock photos representative of the coins you will receive. Actual coins may vary in condition and appearance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51027101221146,"sku":"WHEATSTEEL3SET","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/0612\/0474\/files\/WHEATSTEEL3SET-2.jpg?v=1760738434","url":"https:\/\/smyrnacoin.com\/products\/1943-steel-wheat-penny-set-p-d-s-wartime-lincoln-cents","provider":"Smyrnacoin.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}