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The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous rarities in American numismatics, created by accident during World War II. In 1943, the U.S. Mint switched from bronze to zinc-coated steel to conserve copper for wartime needs. However, a few leftover bronze planchets from 1942 remained in the machinery, resulting in a small…