This $150K Lincoln Penny Could Still Be in Your Pocket
Most people know that 1943 Lincoln cents were made from steel because copper was needed for the war effort. But a few rare experimental bronze cents were also made that year – and they’re worth a small fortune today. These coins were not minting errors such as the well-known 1943 bronze error pennies, but purposeful experiments on the part of the U.S. Mint to try out new metal combinations. Although they were tests, they’re still incredibly rare and precious. What …
