One of the most valuable coins that may still be in circulation is the 1943 Copper Penny. The United States Mint explains why this 1943 Copper Penny is so special. They claim that the American Numismatic Association said that it is one of the most sough-after coins and it is indeed idealized.
The reason why it is so important is because most circulating pennies at that time were struck in zinc-coated steel. Bear in mind that nickel and copper were necessary for the Allied war effort.
How many 1943 Copper Penny coins exist?
The U.S. Mint claims that there could be about 40 of them. At least, they know about the existence of this number. Apparently, they were struck by accident or that is what experts believe. Maybe, “copper–alloy 1–cent blanks remained in the press hopper when production began on the new steel” coins.
For your information, the first 1943 Copper Penny to be sold was back in 1958. Back then, it reached a staggering amount of $40,000. However, there has been a more recent and higher sale.
According to the U.S. Mint, it was also sold for $82,500 in 1996, so 28 years ago. Now, let’s delve into the other 2 coins that are also really valuable and are still in circulation. If it reached that price many years ago, it could be worth a lot more in 2024.
2 other valuable coins still in circulation
The second example will be the 1955 Double Die Penny. The designer of this coin was Victor David Brenner and the mint in Philadephia. 95% was copper and 5% was Tin and Zinc. The mintage was about 33,058,000 claims PCGS. What collectors love about it is the doubling in the date and lettering.
The auction record was $32,400. There is an auction going on for one of these 1955 Double Die Penny and it has a fascinating price. Its sale price is $3,720. Of course, prices may vary depending on its conservation.
Finally, the third coin that is still in circulation is the 1969-S Doubled Die Penny. Somehow, it may remind you of the previous example. Once more, you can read twice the words and dates. Check the coins below.
- https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1969-s-1c-doubled-die-obverse-rd/2923
- https://www.pcgs.com/auctionprices/item/1955-1c-doubled-die-obverse-rb/2826/-8953261448908834890
- https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/19990308-special-1943-copper-penny