1944-S San Francisco Mint Copper Wheat Cent

1944-S SAN FRANCISCO MINT COPPER WHEAT CENT 1944-S San Francisco Mint Copper Wheat Cent INB Slabbed This 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent was struck at the San Francisco Mint and is composed of copper. The coin features the classic profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the iconic twin stalks of wheat on the reverse. This specific copper cent comes housed in a protective slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), featuring a green label and a unique serial number for identification. The "S" mint mark is clearly visible, denoting its origin from the San Francisco facility during the mid-WWII era. This copper wheat cent is a staple for any collector looking to complete a year set or a collection of S-minted coinage. 1944-S San Francisco Mint Copper Wheat Cent INB Graded Condition: This coin is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) holder, though a specific numerical grade is not visible on the label. The coin exhibits a circulated brown appearance with visible wear on the high points of Lincoln's portrait and the wheat ears on the reverse. The metal content is copper, specifically the shell case bronze alloy used during this era. Historically, the 1944 wheat cent marked the return to copper-based planchets following the 1943 steel cent experiment during World War II; these were often made from recycled shell casings. This is a business strike type coin minted at the San Francisco Mint, as indicated by the S mint mark. The grading is provided by INB, a third-party grading service. Wheat Cent, Lincoln Penny, San Francisco Mint, Numismatics, Coin Collecting, Graded Coin, 1944 S Penny, International Numismatic Bureau, Coin Holder, Currency, US Coinage, Wheat Ears Reverse, Lincoln Cent, Slabbed Coin, Vintage Penny San Francisco Mint, Wheat Cent, Lincoln Penny, 1944 Penny, Rare Coins, Graded Coins, Numismatics, Wheat Ear Penny, INB Graded, US Currency 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 binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on proces