1943-S Steel Lincoln Wheat Penny NGC MS 67

1943-S Steel Lincoln Wheat Penny NGC MS 67

Add a remarkable piece of World War II-era U.S. coinage to your collection with the 1943-S Steel Lincoln Wheat Penny NGC MS 67. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin is graded Mint State 67 by NGC, placing it among the highest quality survivors of its kind. With sharp details and brilliant surfaces, this top-graded example captures both the history and numismatic appeal of a unique moment 

The 1943 Steel Wheat Penny was born out of wartime necessity. During World War II, copper was considered a critical material for ammunition and military equipment. To conserve this vital resource, the U.S. Mint temporarily shifted Lincoln cent production to zinc-coated steel. This one-year-only issue became a standout in the Lincoln Wheat Cent series, as it marked the first time U.S. one-cent coins were produced without a copper alloy. While over a billion steel cents were minted in 1943, only a small fraction remain in pristine condition—especially those with the "S" mintmark, making this high-grade example a true prize for collectors.

Coin Specifications:

• Graded by NGC as MS 67
• Weight of 2.7 grams
• Zinc-coated steel 
• Mint Mark: S - San Francisco
• Mintage: 191,550,000
• Produced by the US Mint
• Obverse: Features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln along with the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST," "LIBERTY," the “S” mint mark, and the date "1943."
• Reverse: Displays two wheat ears flanking the inscriptions "ONE CENT," "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."

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