I found a 1944 Steel penny... worth

The message entitled I found a 1944 Steel penny... worth posted by anonymous on 7/21/03 13:22 in the pennys coin collecting value forum has now expired. Here is the original text:

Found it in my grandpa's old coin collection yesterday. Has a lot of wheat pennies (approx 500), About a dozen 1943 steel pennies, and one 1944 steel penny. I thought maybe the 1944 was more rare than the 1943. I can't find any info on it. Also has a small octogonal 1855 gold half cent and about 300 buffalo nickles. I'm new to the hobby so be kind! Thanks, John

Actually, 1943 pennies are really rare and really sought after. Not 1944.I dont know how rare those are. I think it's said that only about 40 are left in circulation. If they are real 1943 pennies they should stick to a magnet.

Take them to a coin shop to get then looked at. 1943 pennies can be sold for a good amount of money I hear. But dont take my word go to an expert. Good luck.

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Have Fun!

Chris Whitten