BREAKING: Only 10-15 of these exist—and one sold for $1.7 MILLION! Could YOUR penny be the next discovery?
At PennyVerse, we’re revealing exactly how to spot this ultra-rare error before you accidentally spend a fortune!
🔥 The King of Coin Errors
The 1943-D Copper Penny is:
✔ Rarer than the 1913 Liberty Nickel
✔ More valuable than most gold coins
✔ The “Holy Grail” of Lincoln cents
Last Private Sale: $1.7 MILLION (2010)
🔍 How to Identify the $1.7M Penny
1. Check These Key Features
✅ Date: 1943
✅ Mintmark: “D” (Denver)
✅ Color: Copper (NOT silver)
✅ Weight: 3.11g (steel pennies weigh 2.7g)
✅ Magnet Test: Won’t stick (steel pennies will)
2. Compare to a Normal 1943 Steel Penny
🚫 Steel 1943-D = $0.10-$5
✅ Copper 1943-D = $500,000-$1.7M+
(Pro Tip: Use a digital scale for precise weight!)
💵 Jaw-Dropping Auction Records
| Grade | Sale Price | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MS63+ | $1.7M | 2010 (Private) |
| MS60 | $840,000 | 2021 (Heritage) |
| AU55 | $212,750 | 2004 |
⚠️ WARNING: FAKES ARE EVERYWHERE!
Scammers try to:
❌ Plate steel pennies with copper
❌ Alter 1948 pennies to look like 1943
❌ Create counterfeit “D” mintmarks
Only Trust:
✔ PCGS/NGC Certification
✔ XRF Metal Testing
✔ Professional Authentication
🚨 What to Do If You Find One
- Handle by edges ONLY (cotton gloves)
- Photograph under natural light
- Contact PCGS Secure Plus IMMEDIATELY
- Insure for $1M+ during verification
🎯 Where This Coin Could Be Hiding
- Old coin collections (especially WWII-era)
- Bank safety deposit boxes
- Estate sales (often overlooked)
Pro Tip: Check all 1943 pennies—even if they look copper!
📢 Urgent Collector Update
With only 10-15 known, finding another would be numismatic history!
👇 Think You Found One? We Can Help!
“PennyVerse’s guide helped me identify a $25K error penny!” – Sarah K., Ohio
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