A LINCOLN penny worth $336,000 is still in circulation today nearly 80 years after being found.
The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous error-coins in history, after a rare few were mistakenly manufactured during World War 2.
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When they first turned up in circulation in 1947, they captured the public’s imaginationCredit: coins.ha
Public fascination for this coin flourished overnight, and it has stayed that way ever sinceCredit: coins.ha
It’s a sight to behold for coin enthusiasts, with a bold bust of Abraham Lincoln on the front complete with the expected amount of historical wear and tear.
The gorgeous reddish-brown color adds a tactile texture to the piece.
On the back, the coin reads “ONE CENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”.
The history behind it is just as fascinating, according to Heritage Auctions.
The copper used for coining bronze cents was needed for the manufacture of munitions during World War 2, meaning all Lincoln cents were supposed to be struck on zinc-coated steel.
