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1943 ICG Genuine Steel Cent Blue Core Slab
1943 Lincoln Steel Cent ICG Genuine Blue Core Slab
This 1943 Lincoln Steel Cent is presented in a distinctive ICG Blue Core slab, a specialized holder that adds a unique aesthetic appeal for collectors. Struck during World War II to conserve copper for the war effort, this zinc-coated steel penny represents a significant era in American numismatic history. The coin has been certified as genuine by ICG, ensuring its status as an original wartime issue. The bold blue core of the protective slab provides a striking contrast to the metallic grey of the steel, making it an excellent display piece for any collection of historical United States coinage.
1943 ICG Genuine Steel Cent Blue Core Slab
Condition: This 1943 Lincoln Cent is encapsulated in a blue core ICG holder and is graded as Genuine. The coin displays the characteristic dark grey appearance of a steel cent that has circulated or oxidized over time. The metal content consists of a steel core plated with zinc, a composition unique to the year 1943 due to the strategic need for copper during World War II. This business strike coin was minted at the Philadelphia Mint, indicated by the absence of a mint mark. Historically, these pennies are known as wartime steel cents or steelies, produced for only one year to conserve copper for ammunition and military equipment. The slab provides protection and certification of the coin's status as a genuine example of this historic wartime issue.
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