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1943 Lincoln Steel Wheat Cent WWII Issue INB
1943 Lincoln Steel Wheat Cent WWII Emergency Issue INB Slabbed
This 1943 Lincoln Steel Wheat Cent represents a unique piece of American history, struck during World War II as an emergency issue to conserve copper for the war effort. These coins were produced using zinc-coated steel, making them the only regular-issue United States coins that can be picked up with a magnet. This specific specimen is housed in a professional INB (International Numismatic Bureau) protective slab with a green label, ensuring the coin remains preserved and protected. The obverse features the iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse displays the classic wheat stalk design. This historic steel penny is a must-have for any collector interested in wartime coinage or the Lincoln Cent series.
1943 Lincoln Steel Wheat Cent WWII Emergency Issue INB Slabbed
Condition: This coin is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) holder and presents a circulated appearance with significant surface oxidation and dark gray toning characteristic of zinc-coated steel. The strike type is a standard business strike for circulation. The mint mark is not clearly visible due to surface wear and oxidation, but the coin is identified as a 1943 1c. The metal content is zinc-plated steel, a composition used exclusively in 1943 to conserve copper for the World War II effort, specifically for the production of shell casings and ammunition. This "Emergency Issue" represents a unique piece of American wartime history when the U.S. Mint deviated from the traditional copper-alloy composition of the Lincoln Cent.
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