How much is a 1943 copper penny worth?

Prices have gone way up for the 1943 copper penny over the years. Back in 1981, an example of the 1943 bronze cent made national news when it sold for $10,000. Some 15 years later, another example sold for $82,500 at a 1996 auction. Today, 1943 bronze cents typically fetch between $100,000 and $250,000.

Where did a 1943 Penny come from?

The Denver Mint. Only one 1943 copper penny is known to have been released into circulation from this branch mint. The 1943 cent was struck at three United States Mint locations: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Mintmarks (or the lack of them) inform the user of the mint of origin of the coin.

Can you still find a 1943 copper penny in pocket change?

Today, you can still potentially find a rare 1943 copper penny in pocket change. But it could take years upon years of searching each and every one-cent coin that goes through your spare change — not to mention searching through bank rolls and possibly expanding the search to include estate collections.