One of the more popular versions of the Lincoln Wheat Penny is the 1943 edition made of steel. This was part of the US Mints effort to contribute to the military demand for copper during WWII. Not only do these coins feature the unique steel-colored aesthetic, but they also have been certified as Mint State 67 by the Professional Coin Grading Service. Right now, you can get certified 1943-S Lincoln Steel Cent Wheat Pennies online at Provident Metals.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1943-S Lincoln Cent Wheat Penny in this online Provident Metals listing has received a grade of Mint State 67 from the Professional Coin Grading Service. Originally founded in 1985, PCGS is considered one of the most trusted brands in coin grading today. Upon delivery, you will find your coin housed in a special protective slab that also bears the official grading information.
Obverse
President Lincoln appears on the obverse of the 1943-S Steel Cent Wheat Penny. In this iconic bust, we see the 16th President of the United States in right-profile relief looking both calm and dignified. Inscriptions read 1943, IN GOD WE TRUST. You can also find the San Francisco mintmark on the obverse below the date.
Reverse
A pair of wheat stalks appear on the reverse of 1943-S Lincoln Steel Cent Pennies. These wheat ears appear in symmetrical curved shapes on either side of the coins field. Set between them are inscriptions that read ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. There is also an inscription along the upper rim of the unofficial motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, a Latin phrase meaning Out of Many, One.
History
While the Steel Wheat Penny was certainly an affordable alternative to copper during WWII, the coin was not without its problems. One was simply its steel appearance, which led many to mistake it for a dime. 1943 was the only year these unique Wheat Pennies were produced. The following three years utilized retrieved brass shell casings blended with pure copper. By 1947, the standard 95% copper penny was back in production.
Ordering
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Year | 1943 |
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Condition | MS67 |
Grading Service | PCGS |
Mint Mark | S - San Francisco |
Producer | US Mint |
Thickness | 1.15 mm |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Condition | Uncirculated |
Denomination | $0.01 |
Country | United States |
Designer (Obverse) | Victor D. Brenner |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Wheat Pennies |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Packaging | PCGS Plastic Slab |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Packaging Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 |
Provident ID | 3954650 |