1950-S San Francisco Mint Copper Wheat Cent

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Lot number	189c
Auction	Sept 3 2026 GOLD SILVER BULLION COINS KNIVES CARDS
Date	September 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

1950-S San Francisco Mint Copper Wheat Cent Condition: This item is a 1950-S Lincoln Wheat Cent produced at the San Francisco Mint. The metal content is copper. The coin features a business strike type. Historically, this coin represents the post-World War II era of the Lincoln Cent series, which featured Victor David Brenner's wheat ear reverse design from 1909 until 1958. This specific specimen is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) holder, which identifies the mint and type but does not provide a specific numerical grade on the label. The coin displays a dark patina consistent with circulated copper. Wheat cent, Lincoln penny, San Francisco Mint, 1950 penny, numismatics, coin collecting, graded coin, slabbed coin, International Numismatic Bureau, copper coin, US currency, wheat ears, obverse, reverse Lincoln Wheat Cent, San Francisco Mint, 1950-S Penny, International Numismatic Bureau, Graded Coins, Rare US Pennies, Numismatics, Collectible Coins, Wheat Penny, Lincoln Head Cent 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 opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and

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