1940-S Wheat Cent Copper San Francisco Mint INB

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	70c
Auction	AUG 13 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

1940-S Wheat Cent Copper San Francisco Mint INB 1940-S Wheat Cent Copper San Francisco Mint INB Condition: This 1940-S Wheat Cent is presented in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab. The coin displays a circulated brown patina consistent with its age and copper composition. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, as indicated by the S mint mark, this business strike coin represents a piece of American history from the early years of World War II. The Wheat Cent design by Victor David Brenner was used from 1909 to 1958, featuring the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and two stalks of wheat on the reverse. The metal content is primarily copper. While the holder includes a label, the specific numerical grade is not explicitly detailed on the INB insert provided in the image. Wheat Cent, Lincoln Penny, San Francisco Mint, Numismatics, Coin Collecting, Graded Coin, International Numismatic Bureau, 1940 Penny, Wheat Stalks, Slabbed Coin, United States Currency, One Cent, Copper Coin, Vintage Coin, Coin Holder San Francisco Mint, Wheat Cent, Lincoln Penny, Rare Coins, Numismatic Collectible, International Numismatic Bureau, Graded Coin, 1940 Wheat Penny, Coin Collecting, US Currency IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading op

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