This 1943 Wheat Penny Error Could Make You Rich Overnight — Look Twice
If you’ve ever dug through old jars of change or inherited a coffee can full of pennies from grandpa, stop everything. One tiny mistake on a common Wheat Penny could turn those dusty coppers into a five- or even six-figure payday. We’re talking about the legendary 1943 Copper Wheat Penny — the holy grail of Lincoln Wheat cent errors that still hides in circulation and attic stashes. Most people know the famous story: In 1943, the U.S. Mint switched to …