1946 S Lincoln Wheat Cent Choice BU 1c Brilliant Uncirculated OBW Superb Detail

An absolutely gorgeous Lincoln wheat cent that is from an original bank wrapped (OBW) roll unsearched of varieties due to being untouched, unsearched, and uncirculated. Many collectors began their numismatic career with wheat ear Lincoln cents. In an uncirculated condition, "Wheaties" are one of the most sawed after coins, making them a perfect coin to start collecting. Don't miss this opportunity to buy a spectacular piece of history that you can hold in your hands!

Coin Highlights:

• Lincoln wheat cents are one-cent coins that have been struck since 1909
• The composition of all Lincoln wheat cents are 0.950 copper, 0.050 zinc
• The diameter of all Lincoln wheat cents are 19.05 mm (0.750 in)
• The mass of all Lincoln wheat cents are 2.5 g
• Years of minting: 1909 - 1958
• The designer of the obverse and reverse was Victor D. Brenner

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Lincoln Wheat Cent - Background & Design:

The Lincoln wheat cent was introduced in 1909 and minted each year until 1958 with the “wheat ears” reverse design. This represented the first U.S. coin issued for general circulation to depict the likeness of an actual person, as all previous series had depicted various renderings of Liberty. The obverse depicts the familiar likeness of President Abraham Lincoln, while the reverse depicts two stalks of wheat.


Lincoln Wheat Cent Grading Scale & Guidelines:

As understood and in relation to condition notes and guidelines, a Lincoln wheat cent in a "Brilliant Uncirculated" condition may have some imperfections, but overall, there should be no wear and flatness to any high points of the coin. All elements of the coin should be visible and prominent with detail.

Obverse: The luster remains on cheek below Lincoln's eye. His beard is free of smoothing from wear. On the front edge of the coat, its high relief maintains luster. Lincoln's cheek and jaw no signs of wear is visible.

Reverse: The delicate frost of a newly minted coin should be evident on ONE CENT. The grains of wheat are high points and remain without wear or dulling. Luster is continuous across the field below the lettering showing no signs of wear or flatness.