Most pennies are worth just one cent—but some rare ones have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars! In fact, a special 1943 Lincoln penny once fetched $610,000 at auction. Could you be carrying one of these hidden treasures without even knowing it?
The $610K Penny: What Makes It Special? During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched from copper to steel for pennies in 1943 to save metal for the war effort.
However, a few copper pennies from 1943 were mistakenly struck, making them extremely rare and valuable.
How to Identify a 1943 Copper Penny – Check the Date: If you find a 1943 penny, the first step is to see if it’s made of copper. – Magnet Test: Steel pennies stick to a magnet, while copper ones do not.
Weigh It: A genuine 1943 copper penny weighs about 3.11 grams, whereas steel ones are lighter at 2.7 grams.
Other Valuable Lincoln Pennies Even if you don’t find the 1943 copper penny, there are other rare and valuable Lincoln cents, including: – 1944 Steel Penny – Worth up to $100,000+
1955 Double Die Penny – Can sell for $50,000 or more 1969-S Double Die Penny – A rare error worth tens of thousands
Should You Get Your Penny Appraised? If you think you’ve found a rare Lincoln penny, have it graded by PCGS or NGC. Even well-worn rare pennies can still be worth a fortune.
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