A LINCOLN penny worth $336,000 is still in circulation today nearly 80 years after being found.

The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous error-coins in history, after a rare few were mistakenly manufactured during World War 2.When they first turned up in circulation in 1947, they captured the public’s imaginationCredit: coins.ha

Public fascination for this coin flourished overnight, and it has stayed that way ever sinceCredit: coins.ha
It’s a sight to behold for coin enthusiasts, with a bold bust of Abraham Lincoln on the front complete with the expected amount of historical wear and tear.

The gorgeous reddish-brown color adds a tactile texture to the piece.

On the back, the coin reads “ONE CENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”.