1943 Lincoln Wheat Steel Cent Copper INB Slab

1943 Lincoln Wheat Steel Cent Copper INB Slab 1943 Lincoln Wheat Steel Cent INB Slabbed Uncirculated This 1943 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a unique piece of American history, struck in zinc-coated steel rather than the traditional copper due to the metal demands of World War II. This steel composition gives the coin its distinct silver-colored appearance, making it one of the most recognizable issues in the entire Lincoln Wheat series. The coin is preserved in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab, which features a green label and helps protect the coin's surfaces from oxidation and wear. This uncirculated steel cent retains its original metallic luster and sharp details on both the obverse portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the iconic wheat ears on the reverse. As a single-year emergency issue, this steel penny is a must-have for collectors focusing on wartime coinage or the classic Lincoln Wheat Cent era. 1943 Lincoln Wheat Steel Cent INB Graded Business Strike Condition: This 1943 Lincoln Wheat Cent is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab. The coin exhibits a circulated finish with a greyish patina typical of the steel composition used during this era. While the slab provides a general identification, it does not list a specific numeric grade. The strike type is a standard business strike intended for circulation. The metal content consists of steel coated with a thin layer of zinc, as copper was rationed for military use during World War II. Historically, the 1943 steel cent is a significant wartime issue, representing the only year the United States minted a circulating coin that contained no copper. This specimen was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, as indicated by the absence of a mint mark. Lincoln Wheat Cent, numismatics, coin collecting, wheat penny, encapsulated coin, International Numismatic Bureau, copper coin, US currency, vintage coin, graded coin, Lincoln cent, wheat ears, hobby, collection, currency holder Lincoln Wheat Cent, numismatic collectibles, graded coins, INB certified, vintage US currency, rare pennies, wheat penny, coin collecting, International Numismatic Bureau, antique coins IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a bindin