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Rare 1943 Copper Penny Could Be Worth $2.2 Million – Check Your Change

1943 Copper Penny

1943 Copper Penny: The Lincoln Wheat Penny, often called the Wheat Cent, debuted in 1909 to honor Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday. It was a trailblazer—the first U.S. coin to feature a real person’s face, replacing symbolic designs like the Indian Head penny. By 1943, it was a household staple, but that year brought a twist … Read more

The $1.8 Million Copper Penny Surprise: Rare 1943 Lincoln Wheat Still Circulating

Copper Penny Surprise

Copper Penny Surprise: The Lincoln Wheat Penny, also known as the Wheat Cent, first hit pockets in 1909 to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday. It was groundbreaking—the first U.S. coin to feature a real president’s face, replacing symbolic designs like the Indian Head penny. Design and Wartime Change Designed by Victor David Brenner, the front … Read more