Breaking News: The legendary 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent is valued at $19 million – making it the most valuable penny ever! Here’s why this coin is worth a fortune and how to identify it.
The 1943 Bronze Cent: A Mint Mistake Worth Millions
What Makes It Unique?
Wrong Metal Composition: Struck in 95% copper (bronze) instead of steel
Extreme Rarity: Only 10-15 confirmed specimens exist
Historic Error: Mint accidentally used leftover 1942 bronze planchets
Key Identification Features
➤ Color: Looks like a normal copper penny (not silver/gray like steel 1943 cents)
➤ Weight: 3.11g (steel cents weigh 2.7g)
➤ Magnet Test: Does NOT stick (steel cents are magnetic)
Record-Breaking Sales
- $1.7 Million – PCGS MS63 Brown (2010)
- $2.35 Million – PCGS MS64 Brown (2021)
- $19 Million – Private sale (2023, rumored)
How to Avoid Counterfeits
Plated Steel Fakes: Will stick to a magnet
Altered Dates: Check for tool marks under magnification
Wrong Weight: Must be 3.11g
Authentication Tip: Submit to PCGS/NGC for certification.
