A 1943 steel cent once sold for $218,500 at auction, setting a record. Always keep an eye out for unique features or errors on your 1943 steel pennies that could potentially fetch up to $500.

1943 Copper Penny: This penny is inordinately valuable to coin collectors because it was mistakenly minted in copper instead of the steel used that year because of wartime restrictions.

In 1944, pennies were supposed to transition from steel back to copper. These pennies were mistakenly minted using leftover steel planchets in 1943.

The 1943 Lincoln cent, often referred to as the "Wheat Penny", is unique due to its accidental production in bronze (copper) instead of the intended steel.

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