Pennies That Can Fetch You A Lot More Money Than Their Face Value

1943-S Lincoln Cent Front

Here is another Lincoln cent from 1943 that was struck in bronze even though it was supposed to be coined on a zinc-plated steel planchet. Even from the photo alone, you can tell that this was the case! It weighed 3.11 grams, just like most of the other pennies made by the U.S. Mint.

1943 S Lincoln Cent Front

1943-S Lincoln Cent Back

At the moment, there are only six known 1943-S Bronze Lincoln cents. They were all produced in the San Francisco Mint, so they all come with the “S” designation. In February 2016, the “second-finest certified 1943-S bronze cent” was auctioned off for $282,000 by the Heritage Auctions in Long Beach, California.

1943 S Lincoln Cent Back