Rare 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent On Display In Houston
A rare 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, estimated to be worth $235,000 and one of only about 20 known to exist, is currently on display in Houston at U.S. Coins and Jewelry.
Houston, TX, October 16, 2026 —
A rare 1943 bronze Lincoln cent is currently on display at U.S. Coins and Jewelry in Houston. The coin is estimated to be worth $235,000, and about 20 examples are known to exist, according to the information provided.
The display gives visitors an opportunity to see a coin described as exceptionally scarce. The available details identify its year, composition, estimated value and current display location, but do not say when it went on view or how long it will remain there.
No information was provided about the coin’s owner, provenance, condition or how its estimated value was determined. The details also do not identify who counted the known examples or provide further information about the other coins.
The coin is identified as a bronze Lincoln cent dated 1943. No additional account of its history or the circumstances surrounding its display was provided. U.S. Coins and Jewelry is identified as the Houston location where it can currently be seen; no street address or specific exhibit details were included.
The reported $235,000 figure is an estimate, not a stated sale price. The available information does not indicate that the coin is being offered for sale, nor does it provide details about an appraisal, transaction or public event connected with the display.
For now, the confirmed details are limited: a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, an estimated value of $235,000, about 20 known examples, and a current display at U.S. Coins and Jewelry in Houston.
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