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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 82731 Coin Date: 1944-S Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Variety: Steel Desg: MS Mint Mark: S Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 2 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Lincoln Cent Coinage Years: 1909-1958 Mint Location: San Francisco Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 3.11 Weight (Ounces): 0.11 Designer: Victor D. Brenner Edge: Plain 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. General Notes: 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. PCGS #: 82731 NGC ID: 22EB
