16-year-old Coin Numismatist Gets Hold Of A Rare Coin As A Spare Change,uncovers Its Worth Years Later

Lost But Not Forgotten

The few resulting copper cents were lost in the flood of millions of steel cents struck in 1943 and escaped detection by the Mint’s quality control measures. Lincoln cents are already considered as the most collected US coins so the demand for them is also extensive. The 1943 copper Lincoln cent had an unusual look which makes it one of those rare coins which are considered highly popular for numismatists.