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A Penny Sold For $1 Million

Description:Maybe we shouldn’t be so quick to get rid of pennies. Recently, someone shelled out $1 million for one rare cent. Co-chairman of the Texas Rangers, Bob Simpson purchased a 1943-S Bronze Lincoln Cent. Professional Coin Grading Service has looked over the coin and certified it as genuine. The penny is one out of four San Francisco Mint Lincoln pennies that were accidentally made of bronze. (1:13)

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