Few U.S. coins capture public imagination like the 1943 Lincoln Wheat Penny. During World War II, the U.S. Mint switched cent planchets from bronze (copper) to zinc-coated steel to conserve copper for the war effort. Amid that changeover, a tiny number of leftover bronze planchets Continue reading
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Lincoln Wheat Penny Valued At $120 Million – Do You Own This Rarity?
You’ve probably seen viral headlines claiming a “Rare Lincoln Wheat Penny worth $120 million” could be hiding in your pocket. It’s a great story—but it isn’t true. While certain Lincoln Wheat Cents (1909–1958) are genuinely valuable, the $120 million figure is pure myth. In 2025, the most coveted Wheat Cents still Continue reading