100 WWII Steel Cents
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2742741
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$1.00
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100 WWII Steel Cents.They substituted steel for a year as the copper was in short supply and desperately needed for the war effort. They must have had a hard time striking them so the resumed the next year. Frequently seen in museum displays along side ration books and war bond posters. From a lot of 2500 Nice looking examples with no pasty white ones. Unchecked for mint marks or varieties. Near unc and uncs were definitely seen. Any with excessive rust were not counted. Stock photos.
Maryland
United States
United States