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1943 Lincoln Cent Bronze/Copper PCGS AU-50 BN (CAC Green)
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1943 Lincoln Cent Bronze/Copper PCGS AU-50 BN (CAC Green)

 
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GC Item ID:1253843
Grading Service:
PCGS AU-50 BN CAC
GC Item Title:1943 Lincoln Cent Bronze/Copper PCGS AU-50 BN (CAC Green)
Certification Number:
45912573
  
Description:This famous error, the 1943 Copper Penny, has been one of the most sought-after U.S. coins since the first was discovered in the late 1940s.

When the U.S. Mint switched to using zinc-coated steel to produce 1943 Lincoln Cents, a small number of copper planchets leftover from 1942 slipped into the buckets of the steel planchets and then into circulation.

Although there were rumors of some 1943 pennies being struck in error (using copper/bronze planchets), none were discovered until 1947, and they were instantly coveted by collectors and even appeared in magazines, comic books and newspapers.

The numismatic world has been lucky to have had several opportunities to bid on 1943 Copper Pennies over the past few years, however, almost all now reside in long-term collections, cherished by their owners. This is important to take into account when considering a bid on this iconic error coin.

In all five editions of the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins by Jeff Garrett, the 1943 Copper Cent has been ranked in the top 11, and in the 5th edition, ranks ahead of the unique 1822 Gold Half Eagle and 1861 Paquet Gold Double Eagle.
About 1943 Lincoln Cents: The "1943 Copper Penny" is one of the most famous coin errors in the world, with less than 20 examples believed to have survived. When the U.S. Mint switched to using zinc-coated steel to produce 1943 Lincoln Cents, a small number of copper planchets leftover from 1942 slipped into the buckets of the steel planchets and then into circulation. Although there were rumors of some 1943 pennies being struck in error (using copper/bronze planchets), none were discovered until 1947, and they were instantly coveted by collectors and even appeared in magazines, comic books and newspapers. In all five editions of the 100th Greatest U.S. Coins by Jeff Garrett, the 1943 Copper Cent has been ranked in the top 11, and in the 5th edition, ranks ahead of the unique 1822 Gold Half Eagle and 1861 Paquet Gold Double Eagle.
Coin Information
Country:

United States

Year:

1943

Denomination:

1c

PCGS / Industry #:

82709

Additional Info:

Bronze/Copper

Strike Type:

Business Strike

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Coin Weight:

3.11 g

Diameter:

19 mm

Composition:

.950 copper, .050 tin and zinc

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