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A superb Gem for the Lincoln Wheat Cent specialist, this 1940 1C (Philadelphia) is certified NGCX MS9.7RD and displays blazing full Red color with satiny copper orange luster from rim to rim. Struck during the pre–World War II era, it combines historical resonance with exceptional eye appeal: crisp wheat ears on the reverse, sharp portrait detail in Lincoln’s hair and beard, and remarkably clean fields that underscore its superb grade. Why this coin stands out • Registry-caliber quality: MS9.7RD places it among the finest certified examples for the date. • Vivid, original Red surfaces: fiery cherry-red and golden-orange undertones amplify the classic Wheat Cent design. • Historic bronze alloy (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc): a quintessential pre war issue preceding the 1943 steel cents. • Type 1 Wheat Reverse by Victor David Brenner: an American icon ideal for type sets and advanced Lincoln collections alike. Key details • Date/Denomination: 1940 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse, Type 1) • Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) • Certification: NGCX • Grade/Color: MS9.7RD (full Red) • Composition: Bronze; 19.05 mm; 3.11 g; plain edge • Mintage: 586,810,000 • Population (NGCX): 14 in MS9.7RD; 0 coins graded higher Collector’s note Superb Gems with full Red color from 1940 are coveted for their scarcity at the top of the census and their dramatic eye appeal. This piece offers an outstanding opportunity to elevate a Wheat Cent date set or to anchor a competitive Lincoln registry set with a coin that is both historically meaningful and conditionally rare. Add this premium 1940 MS9.7RD to your collection and enjoy a brilliant Red example of America’s most collected series. https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/8224625-016/X/