{"product_id":"1942-s-lincoln-wheat-cent-ngc-ms66-rd-superb-gem-uncirculated-san-francisco-mint","title":"1942-S Lincoln Wheat Cent – NGC MS66 RD | Superb Gem Uncirculated | San Francisco Mint","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e1942-S Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout piece from the final years before the United States transitioned to steel cents during World War II. Struck at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eSan Francisco Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin represents a pivotal moment in American history when copper was still being used for coinage just prior to wartime metal shortages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eMS66 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, this example is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eSuperb Gem Uncirculated\u003c\/strong\u003e coin with full original mint luster and vibrant red coloration—features that are increasingly difficult to find in such high grades. The “RD” designation confirms that the coin retains its original copper brilliance, a trait that significantly enhances both its eye appeal and market value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eWhile millions of 1942-S cents were minted, very few survive in such pristine condition. Most entered circulation and lost their original red color over time, making high-grade red examples like this one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003escarce and highly collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThis coin is an excellent addition for serious collectors seeking top-tier Wheat Cents or investors looking for historically significant U.S. coinage with strong long-term demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"26q6mo\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whninn\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jg0hll\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e S (San Francisco)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54w2zs\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h8zuus\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1481\"\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=\"1rz7q7j\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS66 RD (Superb Gem Uncirculated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtx6ki\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1593\"\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=\"1hehdbj\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Copper, 5% Tin \u0026amp; Zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13xxuxb\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eColor Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red (Full original mint luster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w28ixe\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-war copper issue just before the 1943 steel cent transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4xlx1b\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarce in MS66 RD condition; limited surviving population at this high grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xqpun\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong eye appeal, high-grade registry-quality coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597695336611,"sku":"2938S267466","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1942-S-Lincoln-Wheat-Cent-NGC-MS66-RD-Superb-Gem-U-0.jpg?v=1776977709","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1942-s-lincoln-wheat-cent-ngc-ms66-rd-superb-gem-uncirculated-san-francisco-mint","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}