{"product_id":"1949-s-lincoln-wheat-cent-pcgs-genuine-au-details-cleaned-san-francisco-mint-classic-20th-century-copper-coin","title":"1949-S Lincoln Wheat Cent – PCGS Genuine AU Details (Cleaned) | San Francisco Mint | Classic 20th Century Copper Coin","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height,0px))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:2828e3cf-7c9c-4cb6-8144-103e50e7ed9f-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d0210731-6d08-406d-b470-148374dac107\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height,0px))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:2828e3cf-7c9c-4cb6-8144-103e50e7ed9f-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a79da8e4-2d0c-4f72-b3bb-d3c6b4726aea\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eAdd a vintage piece of mid-20th century American coinage to your collection with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e1949-S Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/strong\u003e, struck at the San Francisco Mint. Designed by Victor David Brenner, the Lincoln Wheat Cent is one of the most recognized and widely collected U.S. coin series, celebrating President Abraham Lincoln and American heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eThis coin has been certified by PCGS as \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eGenuine with AU Details\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating it retains the sharpness and minimal wear of an About Uncirculated coin but has been noted as \u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"695\"\u003ecleaned (Code 92)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite this designation, the coin still displays \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"831\"\u003estrong detail, light circulation wear, and much of its original design integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an attractive and affordable collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e“S” mint mark\u003c\/strong\u003e adds collector interest, as San Francisco issues are often produced in lower quantities compared to Philadelphia coins. While the 1949-S is not considered a key date, it remains a desirable addition to any Wheat Cent set, especially in higher-detail grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThis piece offers collectors the opportunity to own a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003ehigh-detail example at a reduced price point\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for those who prioritize detail and history over perfect surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1387\" data-section-id=\"1whnl88\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1429\" data-section-id=\"1mh2ief\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e S (San Francisco Mint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1479\" data-section-id=\"jydkzj\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent (Lincoln Wheat Cent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1535\" data-section-id=\"mhueot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS Genuine – AU Details (92 - Cleaned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1584\" data-section-id=\"1lnkjlu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1623\" data-section-id=\"1d5xif2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor David Brenner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1706\" data-section-id=\"1wexp2s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eHistoric Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-WWII era U.S. coinage honoring Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1778\" data-section-id=\"9qzvs0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better mint-mark issue compared to Philadelphia strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1879\" data-section-id=\"1thefsz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eCondition Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong AU-level detail with light wear; cleaned surfaces noted by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1921\" data-section-id=\"1f7qtbt\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown (BN) copper surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2004\" data-section-id=\"mjqgaw\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Affordable high-detail example for Wheat Cent collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2088\" data-section-id=\"14adu1u\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eInvestment Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid collectible with copper value and steady demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2290\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e1949-S Lincoln Wheat Cent (AU Details)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003egreat opportunity to own a sharp, near-uncirculated coin at an accessible price\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a smart addition to any Lincoln Cent collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47498052763811,"sku":"1224132","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1949-S-Lincoln-Wheat-Cent-PCGS-Genuine-AU-Details-Cleaned-San-Francisco-Mint-Classic-20th-Century-Copper-Coin-Heritage-Pastime-7700.jpg?v=1776707033","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1949-s-lincoln-wheat-cent-pcgs-genuine-au-details-cleaned-san-francisco-mint-classic-20th-century-copper-coin","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}