1943 Steel Penny Value usually sells between 10 cents to 3 dollars in the circulated coins and when it is uncirculated or mint state, the coin could fetch up to 10-50 dollars and above. Uncommon deviations, e.g. coins with errors or high quality, can fetch much more. It is valued according to the condition, mint marking (Philadelphia, Denver or San Francisco), rust free surface, and originality. The coins that have zinc coating are better. Certified coins that are graded by PCGS or NGC are also charged high premiums by collectors as they are an assurance of authenticity and condition.