1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent Copper Coin Inb Slab

1946 LINCOLN WHEAT CENT COPPER COIN INB SLAB 1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent Copper Coin INB Slab This 1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a classic piece of American numismatic history, featuring the iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the traditional wheat stalks on the reverse. Struck in a copper composition, this coin represents the post-World War II era of United States coinage. This specific specimen is housed in a protective slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), which helps preserve the coin's condition and surface details. The coin displays a circulated patina consistent with its age. This 1946 copper penny is a staple for any collector of the Lincoln Wheat series spanning 1909-1958. 1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent Copper Coin INB Slabbed Condition: This 1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent is presented in an INB (International Numismatic Bureau) slab. The coin displays a dark brown patina consistent with circulated copper currency. While the slab does not assign a specific numerical grade, the coin shows visible wear on the high points of Lincoln's portrait and the reverse wheat stalks, though the date and major inscriptions remain legible. The mint for this coin is Philadelphia, as it lacks a mint mark below the date. The metal content is copper. Historically, the 1946 cent marks the first year the U.S. Mint returned to the standard pre-war bronze alloy (95% copper, 5% tin/zinc) following the use of shell-case brass in 1944-1945. This item is a business strike type, intended for general circulation. Lincoln wheat cent, coin, numismatics, 1946 penny, International Numismatic Bureau, coin slab, encapsulated, collectible, US currency, wheat reverse, bronze cent, Abraham Lincoln, coin grading, vintage money, hobby Lincoln Wheat Cent, rare pennies, vintage US coins, numismatics, coin collecting, 1946 penny, graded coins, wheat penny value, International Numismatic Bureau, collectible 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 a