Mistake Worth $75,000+?!
Coin collectors — this one’s BIG. 
A newly certified 1942 Lincoln penny has just been confirmed as one of the wildest minting mistakes ever discovered, and it could be worth well into six figures!
The reason? It’s not your ordinary copper cent…
The Shocking Discovery
This particular 1942 penny weighs only 2.5 grams — nearly 20% lighter than it should be.
A normal 1942 U.S. penny weighs around 3.1 grams, but this one was struck on the wrong planchet (coin blank) entirely! 
After analysis, experts confirmed that it was actually minted on a foreign planchet — one made for Curaçao (Netherlands) coins of that same year.
Translation: The U.S. Mint accidentally struck a U.S. penny design onto a foreign coin blank.
Why It’s So Valuable
Minting errors like this are extremely rare — and when they’re tied to a wartime date like 1942, collectors go crazy for them.
This mis-struck penny has now been certified by professional grading experts and is estimated to be worth:
At least $75,000 — possibly well into the six-figure range! 
That’s an incredible payoff for what most people would overlook as just another penny.
What You Should Look For
It’s time to check your change — especially your old wheat pennies! 
Here’s what to look for:
1942 date
Lighter weight (around 2.5 grams instead of 3.1)
Unusual color, thickness, or edge
Any signs it might be struck on a foreign planchet
If something looks off, don’t spend it — have it evaluated by a professional grading service like NGC or PCGS.
Final Word
Stories like this prove that even the smallest details can turn ordinary coins into extraordinary treasures.
So, before you roll up that change jar — take a closer look.
Your penny could be the next six-figure discovery!
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