Philadelphia 1943 Cents have the highest mintage from all three steel cents this year. It has about three times a higher mintage than each of the Denver and San Francisco 1943 steel cents.
The 1943-D Lincoln Cent NGC MS66 Original Bag Fragment is a distinctive collectible from the World War II era. In 1943, due to copper shortages, the U.S. Mint produced pennies using zinc-coated steel. This particular coin has been graded MS66 (Mint State 66) by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), indicating a high-quality, uncirculated specimen.​
Original Bag Fragment Series
What sets this coin apart is its inclusion in NGC’s “Original Bag Fragment” series. Each coin in this series comes with a fragment of the original mint bag embedded in the NGC label, providing a tangible connection to its historical origin. This feature adds a layer of authenticity and appeal for collectors.
