Name: Unique 20th Century U.S. Coins Collection Set - 1943-D Steel Penny, 1936 Buffalo Nickel, 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, 1945 Mercury Dime
Brand: US Mint
SKU: C1527
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Unique 20th Century U.S. Coins Collection Set - 1943-D Steel Penny, 1936 Buffalo Nickel, 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, 1945 Mercury Dime

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Brand: US Mint

Unique 20th Century U.S. Coins Collection Set - 1943-D Steel Penny, 1936 Buffalo Nickel, 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, 1945 Mercury Dime

Step back in time with this captivating Unique 20th Century U.S. Coins set, featuring four iconic American pieces that reflect key moments in history. Picture the 1943-D Steel Penny in the hands of wartime Americans at the Denver Mint, a zinc-coated steel substitute to conserve copper for ammunition and equipment during World War II. Envision the classic 1936 Buffalo Nickel carried by pioneers and everyday folks, symbolizing the fading American West with its bold Native American and bison designs. Recall the 1945 Mercury Dime as pocket change in the closing days of the war, its winged Liberty head representing freedom and commerce before the switch to the Roosevelt dime. Celebrate the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter marking America's 200th anniversary with its dual-dated obverse and colonial drummer reverse, evoking revolutionary spirit. This vintage U.S. coin collection blends steel, nickel, silver, and clad compositions—ideal for numismatists seeking historical U.S. mint treasures, including 90% silver in the Mercury Dime for bullion value.

- Country: United States

- Composition: Mixed (Zinc-Coated Steel for Penny, 75% Copper 25% Nickel for Nickel, Copper-Nickel Clad for Quarter, 90% Silver 10% Copper for Dime)

- Denomination: Mixed (1 Cent Penny, 5 Cents Nickel, 25 Cents Quarter, 10 Cents Dime)

- Mintage: Varies (1943-D Steel Penny: 217,660,000; 1936 Buffalo Nickel P Mint: 118,997,000; 1976 Bicentennial Quarter P Mint: 809,784,016; 1945 Mercury Dime P Mint: 159,130,000)

- Weight: Varies (Penny: 0.095 oz / 2.7 g; Nickel: 0.176 oz / 5 g; Quarter: 0.200 oz / 5.67 g; Dime: 0.088 oz / 2.5 g)

- Dimensions: Varies (Penny: Diameter 19 mm, Thickness 1.55 mm; Nickel: Diameter 21.2 mm, Thickness 1.95 mm; Quarter: Diameter 24.3 mm, Thickness 1.75 mm; Dime: Diameter 17.9 mm, Thickness 1.35 mm)

- Lettering and Edging: Varies (All plain edges; Obverse/Reverse lettering includes "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," denominations, and dates)

- Coin Designer and Design: Varies (Penny: Victor D. Brenner - Lincoln portrait/Wheat ears; Nickel: James Earle Fraser - Native American profile/Buffalo; Quarter: John Flanagan/Jack L. Ahr - Washington portrait/Colonial drummer; Dime: Adolph A. Weinman - Winged Liberty/Fasces)

Condition - (Circulated in fine to very fine grade with moderate wear, light scratches, and some toning consistent with age; the 1943-D Steel Penny shows the Denver mint mark with typical wartime circulation but no major errors or added rarity beyond standard issues) - See Pictures

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