WWII Lincoln Penny Series Set 1943 1944 1945 P D S Steel Shell Casing Cents Holder

World War II Lincoln Penny Series Set housed in a premium custom plastic display holder. This historically significant 9-coin collection captures the United States Mint’s fascinating material adaptations during critical wartime resource shortages.
What is Included in This Set:
3 x 1943 Steel Cents (1943, 1943-D, 1943-S): Iconic zinc-coated steel pennies minted when copper was rationed for war manufacturing.
3 x 1944 Shell Casing Cents (1944, 1944-D, 1944-S): Minted using recycled copper salvaged from spent military ammunition cartridge shells.
3 x 1945 Shell Casing Cents (1945, 1945-D, 1945-S): Final year of the salvaged ammunition alloy before the US resumed standard composition.
Custom Presentation Case: Sturdy hard-plastic holder with a patriotic red, white, and blue front insert.
Educational Backing: Features an informational summary detailing the history of the 1943 steel crisis and the subsequent salvage operations through 1946. Produced in 1993 by SSCA.
Set Specifications:
Years Represented: 1943, 1944, 1945
Mints Represented: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S)
Total Coins: 9 Lincoln Wheat Cents
Condition
Coins: Circulated, historic condition. The 1943 steel cents still show their zinc coating with some natural oxidation and toning around the perimeters. The 1944 and 1945 copper coins display typical circulated wear, rich dark brown patina, and distinct color variations stemming from the salvaged shell casing composition.
Display Case: Crystal clear, solid, and snaps securely shut. The clear plastic surface shows some minor handling hairline scuffs and superficial shelf wear from age, but it is free of cracks, chips, or heavy gouges. The interior educational cards feature vibrant color text with zero fading.