On March 10, 2026, one of the most famous wrong-planchet errors in American numismatics crossed the auction block. Stack’s Bowers Galleries offered this 1943-S Bronze Lincoln Cent graded AU-55 by PCGS and approved by CAC at the Gold level. At the end of bidding, it sold for $456,000.
Only seven examples of the 1943-S bronze cent are confirmed. This coin ranks as the third finest known. Moreover, it is the only 1943 bronze cent from any Mint to carry a Gold CAC sticker. That distinction alone places it in elite company.
Yet numbers tell only part of the story. The true power of the 1943 bronze cent lies in its myth, its mystery, and its enduring place in American culture.
The Coin That Launched a National Treasure Hunt
Few U.S. coins capture the imagination like the “1943 copper penny.”
During the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, millions of Americans searched their pocket change for this elusive rarity. Rumors circulated that the Ford Motor Company would award a new car to anyone who found one. Publicity stunts fueled the frenzy. As a result, the 1943 bronze cent became one of the only U.S. Mint rarities known as well to the general public as to seasoned collectors.
The dream still lives. However, today the search centers on advanced numismatists who wait for one of the confirmed examples to reappear after years in tightly held collections.
Wartime America and the Steel Cent Experiment
To understand this coin, we must return to 1943.
The United States was fully engaged in World War II. Copper was classified as a critical war material. The metal was essential for artillery shell cases and other military equipment. Therefore, Congress authorized the Treasury Department in 1942 to seek an alternative composition for the cent.
The Mint experimented with aluminum, plastic, pressed fiber, and even glass. Ultimately, officials chose zinc-coated steel.
The result proved problematic.
Zinc corrodes to a powdery white surface. Meanwhile, exposed steel rusts. Complaints mounted quickly. Many Americans mistook the new steel cents for dimes. By mid-1943, the Mint recognized that the experiment had failed.
Nevertheless, production numbers were massive:
- Philadelphia Mint: 684,628,670
- Denver Mint: 217,660,000
- San Francisco Mint: 191,550,000
In total, more than one billion steel cents entered circulation in 1943.
By 1944, the Mint returned to bronze planchets. It sourced metal from recycled shell casings expended on battlefields around the world.
How Did Bronze Cents Escape in 1943?
Despite careful planning, a small number of bronze planchets found their way into presses striking 1943-dated cents.
Most researchers accept a straightforward explanation. Leftover bronze blanks from 1942 likely mixed with new steel planchets. They passed through the presses. Then they escaped quality control and entered circulation.
Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth summarized this widely accepted theory in 100 Greatest U.S. Coins (5th edition, 2019). They describe the coins as wrong-planchet errors that slipped into commerce during wartime production pressures.
However, controversy persists.
Some numismatists have questioned whether certain examples were struck intentionally. They cite the unique 1943-D bronze cent, which traces to a former Denver Mint employee. Others point to a two-coin set of a 1943 bronze and 1944 steel cent once sold by an acquaintance of former Mint Engraver John R. Sinnock.
Further complicating matters, researchers have identified multiple alloy compositions among surviving examples. Author Roger W. Burdette also uncovered documentation that confirms experimental cents struck on shell-case metal in late 1943.
Even so, most collectors see no distinction. A 1943 bronze cent remains a 1943 bronze cent.
Confirmed Survivors: Rarity in Stark Numbers
The census tells a sobering story.
Research published by Saul Teichman on the Newman Numismatic Portal confirms:
- 17 examples of the 1943 bronze cent from Philadelphia
- 7 examples from San Francisco
- 1 unique example from Denver
The lone 1943-D bronze cent, graded MS-64 BN by PCGS, realized $840,000 in January 2021 in the Bob R. Simpson Collection sale at Heritage Auctions.
Importantly, most known pieces show evidence of circulation. That detail supports the theory that these coins entered commerce accidentally.
One recent example underscores that point. A 1943-S bronze cent graded VF-30 by PCGS surfaced in 2023. A California collector had found it in circulation decades earlier. The coin remains with its discoverer and has never appeared for sale.
The March 10 Offering: Third Finest Known
Now, attention turns to the March 10 sale.
This 1943-S Bronze Lincoln Cent carries a PCGS grade of AU-55. Yet the grade tells only part of the story. The coin retains softly frosted luster on both sides. Strike detail remains nearly complete. Only minor friction confirms brief circulation.
Moreover, the surfaces display warm chocolate-brown color with hints of autumn-orange. Subtle lilac-blue and pale pink undertones enhance its eye appeal. Small identifying marks, including a minor line near Lincoln’s forehead and a tiny reverse field divot above “ST” in STATES, allow future verification.
Most notably, this coin is the only 1943 bronze cent from any Mint to receive Gold CAC approval. The Gold sticker signifies that CAC considers the coin undergraded for its assigned level. The population of Gold CAC-approved examples stands at just one.
Provenance of a Numismatic Icon
This piece carries a distinguished pedigree:
- Ex Fred Weinberg (1979)
- Ex Dwight Berger (1983)
- Sorensen Collection (acquired in the 1980s)
- Certified by PCGS in fall 2015
- Previously authenticated by ANACS
- Offered in Heritage’s January 2016 FUN Signature Auction, lot 5267
Such provenance reinforces confidence. It also adds depth to an already compelling narrative.
Why the 1943 Bronze Cent Endures
The 1943 bronze cent ranks No. 11 in 100 Greatest U.S. Coins (2019 edition). It also holds the No. 4 position in 100 Greatest U.S. Error Coins (2010) by Nicolas P. Brown, David J. Camire, and Fred Weinberg.
No other coin appears in both rankings.
That dual recognition reflects its unique status. Technically, it is a Mint error. Culturally, it is an American legend.
For generations, it symbolized the possibility that extraordinary value might hide in ordinary change. That idea resonates deeply. It explains why the 1943 bronze cent still commands headlines, and record prices.
On March 10, bidders competeee not only for a rarity but also for a piece of American numismatic folklore. The coin sold for $456,000
And once again, the dream will feel alive.
Hi I found 1942 penny with the 1 over the 2. I haven’t heard a any other penny’s the 1 over the 2. This penny is probably more rare in the 1943 bronze penny is also minted before the 1943 copper or bronze penny’s. This 1942 penny with 1 over the might be the only one of a kind. It could have test coin penny they used 1941 die for the 1942 penny somehow the1 was still on the die. And dubbleing on the mint mark also. Thanks. It’s not letting me post a picture
@Chris Lopez: During decades of collecting I haven’t heard anything about 1942/41 overdate pennies (sp) either. The only major error like that was of course the well-known 1942/41 Mercury dime. My advice would be to have your coin examined in person by a dealer or other coin expert who’s knowledgeable about errors.
I have a 1943 wheat penny a couple of them matter of fact
I have a 1943 penny, my Dad gave it’s to me. Do it’s cost, because I don’t need it’s, I won’t to sell it’s. Ok.
@Roxy Moss: As the article explains, the only valuable 1943 cents were the two dozen or so that were struck on leftover bronze blanks. Over a billion steel cents were minted that year; so many were saved that any with average circulation wear will rarely retail for more than a dollar.
FWIW, I think you mean “its” or “it” rather than “it’s”
LOL ya shore
For what it is worth…now you are a grammar expert! Stick to coins the correcting someone who clearly has English as their second language..shameful!
@Christine Numrich: It was offered as a polite suggestion and not a criticism. I speak 2 other languages in addition to English but freely admit I make mistakes, and it’s always welcome when someone who’s a native speaker helps me to do better.
Failing to improve is what’s shameful.
So true
Wtf is wrong with your english
What are you asking for the coin and is there anything special about this one other than your dad gave it to you so I know it’s got sentimental value and I get it I do let me know your price and any info you can give
I have a lot of old coins I have a 1982 small red I have Indian head from 19 or 1902 to 1907 I have a lot of coins but I would like to get rid of them
I’ll buy them from you James. Contact me at [email protected]. Thanks!
I have several 1943 wheat pennies. I also have a red wheat penny.
@Sherry Sutton: The coins’ values would depend on their condition and mint mark(s) if any. That said, as noted in the article 1943 steel cents in average condition aren’t rare and can usually be bought for under a dollar. I’ve kept a number of them as mementos of a time when even the lowly penny made a sacrifice for the war effort.
They are cents.
A penny is one pence, which is English. They also have a half penny the size of a half dollar.
Canada uses the scent only England uses the penny.
one penny,, two pence, five pence, ten pence, twenty pence
@Cent Not Penny: English coins are another interest of mine. To add a bit if I may: Till 1967 half-pennies (nicknamed “ha’pennies”) as you note were clunky things about 25 mm in diameter. After the UK switched to decimal currency during 1968-71, the denomination was downsized to about the diameter of a US dime. Half-pennies were discontinued and withdrawn at the end of 1984 due to lack of use and need.
1909 1959. Victor David Brenner VDB copper zinc 3.11g
United States of America E pluribus un
1999P quarter dollar George Washington 1st president of the USA creators John Flanagan JF William cousins WC
Peter Kimathi Mithiaru: That would be one of the many “State Quarters” issued from 1999 to 2008. Five different designs were issued each year, honoring each state in the order of its admission to the Union. Large numbers were struck – e.g. over 4.4 *B*illion were made in 1999 alone – and any you find in change aren’t rare. Unless your coin is (a) in uncirculated or proof condition or (b) one of the small number of known minting errors, it’s only worth face value.
To the guy with the coin . Just so you know it’s one of the most counterfeited coins right next to the 1909 vdb s . It’s the die marks you need to look for on the coin and the weight 3.1 gr
@Peter Hawryluk: I think you may be replying in the wrong thread. It’s the 1943 bronze cents that are targets for counterfeiters rather than 1999 quarters.
I have all of the state quarters p and d uncirculated in quarter cases still sealed.the only ones I don’t have are nj,Delaware, and pa..I started collecting at number 4 state is do have alot of circulated of the first 3 stated.i was wondering if they are worth anything or should iopen them to look for errors
I have a 1943 Dcopper penny,wear can I sell it
Dennis Underwood: Bronze 1943 cents are among the most-frequently counterfeited US coins. It’s important to do some at-home checking before having a suspected ” ’43 copper” evaluated:
> Is the coin attracted to a magnet? If so, it’s a regular steel cent that’s been copper-plated.
> What does it weigh? A genuine ’43 copper will be about 3.11 gm while a steel cent will be around 2.7 gm.
> Does the tail of the “3” in the date point horizontally to the left, or downward at about 45º? If it points horizontally, your coin has been altered from a 1948 cent.
If your coin passes all 3 tests (doesn’t stick to a magnet, weighs ~3.1 gm, tail of “3” points diagonally) then you should have it examined by a numismatic expert for possible submission to a major grading firm.
I have several wheat pennies. 1914, 1940, 1941, 1941D, 1942, 1946, 1952D (2), 1953D, 1955, 1955D, 1956D (2), 1957, 1957D, 1958 (2), and 1962D. Every time I receive one I put it in my safe.
My 1943 copper wheat penny passed all these test , weighs 3.11 grams, doesn’t stick to magnet,
I knew about the steel penny, but not the bronze version.
would be a great auction to see.
I have 3 1943 wheat pennies looking to sell
@Robert Hayes: Over a billion 1943 steel cents were minted. Unless your coins are uncirculated or has very little wear, it’ll probably cost more to put them up for sale than you would get in profit. You might still be able to sell them privately to someone looking to start a wheat-cent collection. FMV prices depend on condition and mint mark, but I’ve seen most values in the 25¢ – $1.00 range. You might also gift them to a young collector as a way to spark further interest in the hobby. Another posibility would be to sell or give them to someone who’s interested in WWII memorabilia, as a memento of a time when even the lowly penny made a sacrifice for the war effort.
Ok?
I got the same one we ain’t going to get what much as is it say it’s worth nope as nobody else either we in the same boat for the penny it not worth a whole lot much not really and real it’s copper.
Wow, I’d read about them but never seen one until now.
This is cool-I never thought of there being a 1943 “s” mint marked cent with that error, but it would make sense.
I have a couple of wheat pennies
I have a 1945 wheat pennie
Loved this article. Pennies have always been a favorite of mine and I still get exited checking my change when I go shopping.
Wish I had a half roll of all the ’43 bronze cents
Don’t we all LOL
Elena I have 2 , 1945 .1943
I collected in my younger.years…1960’s…. found thousands of zinc 1943’s and one beauty that is copper. Still have it but it’s magnetic. Oh well… Now I fish a lot with my Guardhook Tackle I invented. Fun snagless fishing for you..search it.
Have you ever heard of a 1959 wheat back I got one back in my change from McDonald’s about 2 weeks ago they say that they don’t exist
Ummmm…
If you have one, I think that means that they exist!
Duh..
I think it may have been an attempt to get it for a very low price…
Exercise caution…
@Michelle E Petersen: There’s reportedly at least one such “mule”, but experts have differing views on whether it’s genuine. if a second one is found, it’ll certainly create a new category of rare errors.
HOWEVER … the technology for creating fakes has greatly advanced with computer-controlled milling. In the old days it was easy to see the seam where two genuine half-coins were joined to look like an “impossible” error; e.g. a coin with two obverse sides and a different date on each. Today such bogus coins can be made so precisely that they’re almost undetectable.
If your coin doesn’t have a visible seam and passes the weight test (3.11 gm) it should be submitted for examination.
Wheaties are a great coin to collect. I have many.
I have a 1942 wheat penny also.
The wheat penny i have is 1943
I still check my change, you never know.
It’s a shame that the article didn’t state how much that Penny sold for last time. I think it was easily six digits was it not?
I have a shell, which sticks to a magnet, is bronze colored. With full rim and wheat leaf design on it
What is it ? I got it in c hange.
My mother gave me her piggy bank from when she was growing up. One of the coins is a perfect steel cent missing the 4 in the date. It’s completely smooth with no shadow of the number. She popped it into her bank the same year it was minted. What is the worth. Hint, if its a low value, I will put it into my type set collection as a memory of my mom and all she went through as a girl immigrant from Germany. Her very nationalist father became furious when she told him she wanted flying lessons so she could ferry planes for the allies. He screamed at her, but you are German, and she told him, Papa, I am an American, and I want to help my country. All of her friends called her a dirty nazi anf refused to talk to her, and all she wanted to do was to be the best American she could be.
I have different year wheat Pennie’s!
Hello I have a 1943 bronze penny and does not stick to a magnet and the 3 has the right loop and weight is right and the back is off center a little bit I need help to get it graded and sold maybe
How much does a 43 bronze wheat pennies weight?
I have 14 coins that are worth over $10,000. That’s not including about $1,000 just in coins that I haven’t even went through yet. Everytime I get them out to start going through them I get overwhelmed and just put them back in my safe. If there is anyone out there that has the time and patience make me a offer and you can have them all. Dates range from the 1700’s to present. I have every state quarter 50+ year old coins look like a mirror. If your interested feel free to get in contact with me. 814-494-3964
How much are you looking to sell them for? I would have to get more information of course. Is the number you provided a cell phone? Let me know if I can text you.
Thank you
Jeff C
I would be very interested to know where this penny, scheduled for auction, is from. The reason that I say that is because a coworker in Virginia had shown me a 1943 copper penny that his Mother had saved for him. It was authentic. (The 3 had the horizontal swung tail like the 9 does)
He said that he was going to save it for his only grandchild.
@Ron M.: 1943 bronze cents have been heavily counterfeited, especially in the 1950s when there was a flurry of discoveries. Without an in-person inspection there’s no way to know whether the coin you looked at was genuine or fake. While a horizontal tail on the 3 is a definite indicator the coin’s bogus, an angled tail on the 3 doesn’t prove the coin is genuine. It could e.g. be an altered 1945 cent, a struck copy of a 1943 steel cent, etc. and need more investigation.
this is the coin that got me into this hobby
I have a 1943 non magnetic and weighs 3.1
Now why didn’t my post get posted. That was about 15 .minutes of my life I’ll never get. Much appreciated!!!!! I could have made someone a very wealthy individual.
I replied to your post, but haven’t received a response. I’m not sure if you can respond through this app. I do have a question, why would you just offer the coins up for sale to anyone that’s using this app? I just want to make sure this isn’t some prank, (I’m not accusing you of that), but you say after your offer to sell the coins that you didn’t think your that had posted and it’s a shame it didn’t because you could have made someone rich? I’m sure you can see my concern. Anyway just thought I would follow up on your offer.
I have a lot of the wheat pennies the dates starting from 1923 all the way up n I know for a fact that I have like 4 of the 1943 wheat pennies that I have been trying to find someone who would be interested on buying them all from me for a good price
@Justine brooks: You didn’t say whether your 1943 cents are steel or suspected bronze coins. As the story notes, 1943 steel cents are still common among collectors. Even today retail prices run in the 25¢ – $1 range. If the coins are bronze-colored, more investigation’s needed.
I HAVE A 1944 PENNY IN GREAT CONDITION
Hello so I wanted to know if there’s anyone that’s a coin collector interested in some of the exact coin’s that’s in the year of 1943 or1945 the same coin’s being spoke of here I’m asking because I have some of the same coin’s in my penny collection of so feel free to email me.
I THINK I HAVE A 1943 COPPER PENNY THE WIGHT OF MY COIN 3.1 GRAMS IT DONT STICK TO AMAG. Phone#1403 845 0553 Alberta canada
United States of America E pluribus unum 420 grains, .900 Fine trade dollar
Silver :90%
Copper: 10%
Weight : 27.2 grams
I received it and many 1943 and just a penny what worth. Please share me
I ve a 1944 Pennyfor sale
I’ve about two maybe three 1943 and 1944 pennies
I have collection of wheat pennies but one penny that grab my attention is from 1970 on the edges are different from others 1970 pennies this one it bugs me because the wheat pennies I have from 1905 till 1958 and the one from 1905 is like it never touched hands since it was minted
I have a 1944 wheat that is copper and 2.5 grams found. It’s not metal. Condition is VG and has errors.
I have 1943 s wheat pennys ,d wheat pennies,p wheat pennies…I have a bunch of steel 1943 wheat pennies
I found a 1773 2 dollar coin
I meant u found 2 them
I have a 1943 steel penny
I have 50 steel peny and don’t know what to do
I have a 1943 penny, but I don’t know what to do with it!!
@Carroll Almon: Over a billion 1943 steel cents were minted. Even today they’re not considered to be rare. It would almost certainly cost more to sell it than you’d get back in profit. My 2¢ (/lame_joke) would be to keep it as a conversation piece or give it to a young collector to pique their interest in our great hobby.
I have a bunch of wheat pennies dated from 1927 to 1959. Including 2 1943 steel pennies. And one 1907 Indian head penny. None of them have been graded, Because I don’t know who to talk to about them. Would like to see what they might be worth.
Well i have 4 of them. 1943 d zinc
Me and my friends we was ghost hunter in old house and I found 1943 steel penny
I have over 70 wheat pennies
I have a large container of silver coins I’ve never gone thru- how do I begin such a project?
Thank you- the person that they belonged to purchased them all for 3900.00
I have a Lincoln 1943 . 1942,1958 wheat pennies
Having so many different coins how do you go about sales went coming across offers for them.
I got my father’s box of his old coins. I think they were 5 roles of Buffalo nickels and a bunch of old 1900 dimes and wheat pennies. I also have maybe 10 packets of the different State coins that you bought from TV back in the i think early 1980s still in the packets. I would like some advice from someone who might have some knowledge about coins to contact me.
I have a box of pennies (cent) that weighs near 100 pounds; I’m afraid to dig into it.
I’m NOT selling ANY of my wheat pennies (cent(s)),
Think of what they’ll be worth in 25 (or MANY) years down the line!
In the living trust, with EXACT instructions on how to deal with them!
I have an 1877-CC Trade Dollar that looks like a strong AU condition that I’m thinking about sending off to PCGS for grading. I’ve had it for several decades. The only reason I have not sent it in is because there are quite a few chop marks on both sides. I’m wondering if the chop marks make the coin more or less valuable and desirable to collectors. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks , Bart
I bought some Carson silver dollers from a company in China and they told me that when they get coins the test them by striking them to make sure there real silver or not,
@Parley Miller: My advice is to be VERY cautious when buying collectibles from sellers in the far east. There’s a thriving industry producing counterfeits, some laughably bad but many that would fool all but an expert. In any case while the “ring test” can help weed out obvious fakes, it’s certainly not scientific enough to ensure that a given item’s genuine.
P.S. “they’re” rather than “there”. Hope that helps :)
Sounds like there is an awful lot of people out there that don’t have a clue about what they have. Get books on coins, and educate yourself it will take part or all of the mystery out of what you my or my not have.
@John Muise: ^^^^^! As a budding young collector I lived with my nose in the Red Book. I really wish there were some way to blanket-post to the people who don’t know what they have and don’t know where to start.
I have some really old wheat pennies I would like to sale to someone if anyone is interested send me a message and let me know
My email address is [email protected]
I have a 1775 & a 1776 British Half penny if anyone thinks they are worth anything.
Take some of the mystery out of coins, buy a book or go to the library, and get a relatively inexpensive scale online.
Hi I have two 1944 Lincoln pennies.
I have 10 1944 Lincoin pennies with 7 of them have no mint marks. Also 1945 6 with no mint mark 3 1943 no mint marks 1942 2 with no mint marks 1920 1930 1940 1950 1932 Alongside with severely other one do I have e something worth showing
While I have some wheat pennies I doubt any are worth much. I figure when I die my kids can figure out what they are worth.
I have a 2009 Denver mint penny with a man sitting on a log it is in good condition I need to know the value.
@Mr. Wilson: What you have is one of the 4 designs issued for the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. The person sitting on the log is of course Lincoln himself, shown as a young man. Unfortunately if you found it in change it’s not going to be worth much. If it’s uncirculated it could bring a small premium.
I have all of the state quarters p and d uncirculated in quarter cases still sealed.the only ones I don’t have are nj,Delaware, and pa..I started collecting at number 4 state is do have alot of circulated of the first 3 stated.i was wondering if they are worth anything or should iopen them to look for errors
I have been collecting cents since 1949. My collection now has about 35,000 wheat cents. Plus 7.albums.some.”full” and.11 partly full
My number 1 album is missing 5 wheats.
So get out there and buy boxes while you still can.
There was a time we when I got 60.to.70.wheats from a box.
Now I will get 8.to.10 per.box.
Still worth the search.
I got a 1943 bronze penny i need it graded if anyone would like to take a chance on the coin and me I would be willing to give up a percentage when it sale hit me up with a text 5738267345 Daniel is my name it’s the real deal just need a sponsor
@Daniel Nelson Sorry but no one’s going to “take a chance” on such a potentially valuable coin unless it’s been certified by a major grading agency. Too many bogus copies have been found for anyone to want to sell (rather than “sale”) one without professional assistance.
No one has mentioned what the Mint did with the leftover steel cent blanks in 1944 – we made them into Belgian two-franc pieces!
Hello my name is washington . I been collecting all my life . I came across a few different error coins i would like an opinion about them to grade and then sold in a auction . Examples like a 1990 p pink copper quarter, a penny with no in god we trust or date and no liberty on it, 1936 yellow or gold tone a 5cent indian head, a grayish 1984 penny ,a silverish 1986 penny, a
Silverish 1989 penny, a silverish 1989 d penny, a grayish 1985 d penny , a silverish and a bit enlarge 1992 penny,a grayilsh 1983 penny , a 1984 silverish a bit enlarged and warp penny , a grayish 1988 penny , a grayish with a copper outer rim copper penny, a grayish 1990 penny , a black 1988 penny, a 199 its blank but you could see a very faint 5 but the ib in liberty is not there, a 199 its blank but you could see a faint 3 and the ib in liberty is not there too, a faint 2000 and no li in liberty penny , a 2017 p penny copper but not on the right side of the penny where the date about 15 percent is silverish, a 199 its blank p dime , a 199 its faint 5 and no be in liberty penny, a 1989 bubble penny, a yellowish tone 1967 penny, a yellowish orange 1970 d penny, a 2001 very light around the whole outer coin is faded not pressed right quarter, a black 1969 d penny, a 2015 double print dime and etc. Many more can u please email me back thanks
W.B.C washingtonb.carrera@ gmail.com
I have the 1943 S penny, but I was told it wasn’t worth nothing unless I had the silver one
@Charlie Cox: There’s a lot of confusion surrounding which 1943 cents are valuable. To clear things up a bit –
> The standard metal for 1943 cents is zinc-plated steel rather than silver.
> Steel 1943 cents are not valuable; with average wear they sell for $1 or less.
> The valuable errors are bronze, the same metal used for other-date cents till 1982.
> Similarly, a few 1944 cents were accidentally struck on steel blanks. These _are_ quite valuable, but regular bronze 1944 cents aren’t.
> “worth _anything_”
I have a barrel of wheat pennies and complete books from 1904 till present and plastic rolls of every year from way back cases of them all in the plastic containers (rolls) with date on top of them all full 50 per tube 1949d 1927p etc I don’t know if I have the infamous bronze 43 but there is a great chance since the coins I have were from a collector and I received them in a trust but like the guy in the comments said I get overwhelmed by the time it takes to look through this pile it would take way to much time. Anyway one day I will find out but it’s not going to be soon I’ll say that.
This was a very interesting article. I learned something new.
Hey I have a 1943 penny!!!! I have a coin collection and that’s one of my oldest pennies (year)
I have a brass penny. A coin shop said i have to confirm it’s alloy make up yet i have not perceded. I know not shop that has such a devise. When conversing they mention very coin shop i visited. Have been reluctant of letting go though mail to grade.
How do you clean the white off the penny to see the year and date? Don’t want to ruin it. Some say ketchup?
Omg, i hsve so many of these pennies…
ND ALSO SO MANNY, Quarters with the drummer and really need and want to know what I have….
Can anyone help me sith that. I live in EAST OAKLAND CA. THE BAY AREA ….
I am an avid coin collector, I love the pennies most of all, I have over 3500 wheat cents, I have a 1943 copper cent but it sticks to the magnet I also have around 200 Indian head cents , I’ll find my rare treasure one day.
I always said, if I win the lottery, I will be at the auction for the 1943copper cent
I have a couple of 1943 coins I’d like to learn more about them. Thank you
I love mi t error coins, especially Lincoln cents