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

1943-D Lincoln Bronze Penny Front

There is only one 1943-D Lincoln Bronze penny in existence. This coin was struck in bronze alloy and not in zinc-plated steel. At the time, the Second World War was going on, so the mint avoided using bronze and copper! This was the only one of its kind believed to be made in the Denver mint.

1943 D Lincoln Bronze Penny Front

1943-D Lincoln Bronze Penny Back

While there is only one recorded bronze 1943 Lincoln penny, there are as many as 20 such coins minted at the San Francisco mint. The same goes for the Philadelphia mint. At any rate, the 1943-D Lincoln Bronze penny went for a cool $1.7 million in a Legend Numismatics private sale in Lincroft, New Jersey.

1943 D Lincoln Bronze Penny Back