Museum Collections
Luce Center
1943 Steel cents (70)
Object Number:
2009.52.129
Date:
1943
Medium:
Zinc-coated steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Description:
70 U.S. one-cent coins made of zinc-coated steel due to wartime needs of copper for use in ammunition and other military equiptment during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.