1943 Complete Steel Penny Mint Mark Collection Appraisal

1943 Complete Steel Penny Mint Mark Collection

This numismatic set features three 1943 Lincoln steel cents representing the Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver ('D'), and San Francisco ('S') mints. Produced during WWII because of a copper shortage, these coins are composed of low-grade carbon steel coated with a thin layer of zinc. Each coin measures 19.05 mm in diameter. The set is presented in a black paperboard insert with silver-toned printed text, housed within a protective clear acrylic or plastic slab. The obverse of each coin displays Victor David Brenner's classic profile of Abraham Lincoln, along with the date and respective mint mark. The condition appears to be 'Circulated' to 'Uncirculated' (likely reprocessed or cleaned, which is common for these sets to maintain a bright silver appearance). Some light surface oxidation or dullness is visible on the 'S' mint coin. The display includes printed labels 'P', 'D', and 'S' to identify the origins of the three specimens. The overall presentation is that of a mass-marketed collectible set rather than a third-party graded professional slab (like NGC or PCGS).