1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent, an error coin that has sold for incredible sums, including one at auction for $504,000 USD.

The image refers to the legendary 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent, an error coin that has sold for incredible sums, including one at auction for $504,000 USD.

What makes it so rare? During World War II in 1943, the U.S. Mint was ordered to strike all pennies on zinc-coated steel planchets to conserve copper for the war effort. However, a few leftover bronze planchets from 1942 were accidentally fed into the presses and struck with the 1943 date. It is estimated that fewer than 20 of these errors exist from the Philadelphia and Denver mints combined. A regular 1943 penny should be silver-colored and stick to a magnet; a bronze one is an exceptional rarity.

This coin is a true piece of history, representing a unique intersection of world events and a minting mistake. To discover more about this incredible error, how to potentially spot a fake, and the full story behind its record-breaking value, be sure to watch the full video!