Pre 1982, 95% pure Copper pennies, only 140 them or $1.40 cents worth and you have $6.75. I remember long go saying Copper should be $10/lb.
https://finviz.com/futures_charts?t=METALS&p=w
If you can get a refiner to refine your pennies to 999% retail Copper bars would be worth $34/lb.
https://www.jmbullion.com/1-pound-copper-bullion-loaf-bar/
Boy we all got whiplash today re PMs.
