Name: 1944-S 1c Steel MS
SKU: 373181

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Only two known examples of the 1944-S Lincoln cent struck on a steel planchet are known. One of XF details grade and the other is graded PCGS MS66 with CAC approval. Extremely rare off-metal error.

Obverse Description

Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.

Reverse Description

Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.

Catalog Information

GSID: 373181

Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1944, D

Reverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Weight (gr): 3.11 gr

Weight (oz): 0.11 oz

Strike Type: Business

Diameter: 19

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Variety: Steel

Coin Date: 1944-S

Denomination: 1c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: San Francisco

Mint Mark: S

Mintage: 2 known

Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years: 1909-1958

Composition: Copper

Rarity: 8

PCGS #: 82731

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1944-S 1C Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...

$408,000

Sold 8/18/2021

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Grade	CAC	CPG Value (Retail)	Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66		$588,000	$1,234
MS66	-	$528,000	$1,234
MS65		$1,234	$1,234
MS65	-	$1,234	$1,234

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