1943-S U.S. ZINC COATED STEEL CENT.

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THIS LISTING IS FOR A 1943-S U.S. ZINC COATED STEEL WHEAT CENT. THERE WAS A COPPER SHORTAGE IN 1943 DURING THE WAR. ZINC COATED STEEL CENTS WERE USED IN PLACE OF BRONZE THAT YEAR. ALL MAJOR DESIGN DETAILS ARE CLEAR. THE LEGEND, DATE AND MOTTO ARE BOLD. THE CHEEK AND JAW ARE SEPARATED AND THE WHEAT HEADS AND LINES ARE CLEARLY DEFINED. IT IS 78 YEARS OLD AND WILL MAKE A NICE ADDITION TO A COLLECTION.