1931-S Lincoln Wheat Penny 1 Cent PCGS Genuine UNC Detail

The early 1930s were a time of economic hardship for the United States. The Great Depression meant that coin production was drastically reduced across all denominations, including the humble penny. In 1931, the San Francisco Mint struck only 866,000 Lincoln Wheat Cents—a remarkably low number compared to other years.

Coin Specifications:

• Graded as  UNC Detail  by PCGS
• Weight: 3.11 grams
• Copper Coin
• Produced by the US Mint
• Minted at the  S - San Francisco, identified by the distinguishing "S" mint mark.
• Comes encased in an official PCGS holder
• Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, a design that has become synonymous with American pennies. Inscriptions include “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the year of mintage, 1914.
• Reverse: Displays the iconic wheat ears design encircling the inscriptions "ONE CENT" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", a symbolic representation of American agriculture and prosperity during the period of its issuance.

Because of its limited release, the 1931-S quickly gained attention from collectors even during its initial mintage. Dealers and collectors at the time recognized its potential scarcity, leading to a higher-than-usual survival rate in uncirculated conditions compared to other early Lincoln Cents. Still, finding examples with strong details and minimal handling remains a challenge today.

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