Most 1943 pennies were made from zinc‑coated steel due to World War II copper rationing. But extraordinarily, a small number—15 to 30—were mistakenly struck on bronze planchets leftover from 1942, making them one of the rarest Continue reading
Most 1943 pennies were made from zinc‑coated steel due to World War II copper rationing. But extraordinarily, a small number—15 to 30—were mistakenly struck on bronze planchets leftover from 1942, making them one of the rarest Continue reading