{"product_id":"1944-lincoln-wheat-cent-ngc-ms65-rd-gem-uncirculated-wwii-era-copper-issue","title":"1944 Lincoln Wheat Cent – NGC MS65 RD | Gem Uncirculated | WWII Era Copper Issue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e1944 Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e marks a significant return to copper coinage following the one-year-only steel cents of 1943 during World War II. Minted using recycled shell casings, this coin carries deep historical importance as part of America’s wartime recovery effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eThis example has been graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eMS65 RD (Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNumismatic Guaranty Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, placing it firmly in \u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eGem Uncirculated\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. It showcases strong strike detail, vibrant original red luster, and minimal marks—making it a premium-quality piece for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eAlthough the 1944 cent had a high mintage, most examples were heavily circulated. Finding coins with full original red color and in gem-grade condition is increasingly difficult, making certified examples like this one \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"992\"\u003ehighly desirable and collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eThis coin is an excellent choice for collectors building a high-grade \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e set or for those seeking historically meaningful U.S. coinage with lasting appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"26q6mo\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whnkc5\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54w2zs\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lbp2j8\" data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12uv7fz\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS65 RD (Gem Uncirculated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5r7kte\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eGrading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNumismatic Guaranty Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b1s787\" data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Copper (recycled wartime shell casings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ycmzgf\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eColor Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red (Full original mint brilliance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eo4j6p\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e First year returning to copper after 1943 steel cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d00jip\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common date, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003escarcer in MS65 RD with full red luster\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m29wep\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright color, strong eye appeal, and certified authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597695664291,"sku":"2938S267467","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1944-Lincoln-Wheat-Cent-NGC-MS65-RD-Gem-Uncirculat-0.jpg?v=1776977682","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/es\/products\/1944-lincoln-wheat-cent-ngc-ms65-rd-gem-uncirculated-wwii-era-copper-issue","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}