A follower may have just discovered one of the rarest coins in the world — a 1943 penny that could be worth over $1 million.
This is not hype.
This coin has three extraordinary features:
It is dated 1943
It weighs 3.1 grams (copper weight)
It does NOT stick to a magnet
It shows dramatic double die errors
If verified, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
Let’s break it down step by step. 
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Why 1943 Pennies Are Special
In 1943, the U.S. Mint stopped using copper for pennies to save metal for World War II weapons. Instead, pennies were made from zinc-coated steel.
That means:
- Normal 1943 pennies are magnetic
- They weigh about 2.7 grams
- They are silver-gray in color
However…
A tiny number of copper planchets (blanks) from 1942 were accidentally used in 1943.
Those mistakes created the legendary 1943 copper penny — one of the most valuable coins ever made.
Step 1: The Weight Test (3.1 Grams)
This discovered coin weighs 3.1 grams.
That is critical because:
- Steel penny → ~2.7g
- Copper penny → ~3.11g
This coin matches copper weight perfectly
This alone puts it into “extreme rarity” territory.
Step 2: The Magnet Test (FAILED – in a good way)
Steel pennies stick to magnets.
This coin:
Does NOT stick
That confirms it is not steel.
Another massive indicator that this is a true copper error.
Step 3: The Double Die Error (Lincoln Appears Twice)
Now here is where things get unbelievable…
The coin shows clear doubling:
- Lincoln’s face appears twice
- The date appears doubled
- Letters show doubling
- Reverse design also shows duplication
This is known as a Double Die Obverse / Reverse error — a rare minting mistake that happens when the coin die is misaligned during creation.
A normal 1943 copper penny is already worth a fortune…
A 1943 copper penny WITH strong doubling could be historic.
Why This Coin Could Be Worth Over $1,000,000
Let’s combine the facts:
| Feature | Result |
|---|---|
| Year | 1943 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 3.1g |
| Magnet | No |
| Error | Double Die |
| Rarity | Extreme |
Previously confirmed 1943 copper pennies have sold for:
- $250,000
- $500,000
- $840,000
- Over $1.7 million (private sale)
Adding a major double die error could push value even higher.
In the right auction, with certification, $1,000,000+ is realistic.
What Happens Next (Certification Process)
The owner and I will be:
Submitting the coin to PCGS or NGC
Verifying metal composition
Authenticating mint error
Grading condition
Documenting provenance
If it comes back genuine…
This could be featured in major coin publications
Possibly national news
Auctioned at Heritage or Stack’s
Important Warning to Readers
If you think you have a 1943 copper penny:
Do NOT clean it
Do NOT polish it
Do NOT sell it raw
Do this instead:
Weigh it
Magnet test it
Handle with gloves
Put it in a coin flip
Submit for certification
Cleaning alone can destroy hundreds of thousands of dollars in value.
Final Thoughts
Coins like this do not appear often.
A genuine 1943 copper double die penny could be:
- A museum piece
- A record-setting auction coin
- A life-changing discovery
We will be following this story closely.
If this coin is real… history is being written.
