One 1943 Penny Mistake Might Be Worth Thousands — Check Now
Imagine pulling a single penny from a drawer and discovering it’s worth more than most people’s cars. That’s not hype — that’s the reality of the 1943 copper penny error, one of the most legendary mistakes in U.S. coin history. While millions of 1943 “steelies” were minted to save copper during World War II, a tiny number of bronze planchets slipped through and got struck with 1943 dates. The result? A forbidden copper 1943 Lincoln cent that collectors will pay …