US 1 cent copper penny from 1974. Pennies made prior to 1983 had a much higher copper content and as a result of rising metals

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US 1 cent copper penny from 1974. Pennies made prior to 1983 had a much higher copper content and as a result of rising metals prices, is now (2011) worth close to 3 cents.

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