1930-1939 Early Lincoln Copper Cent INB Slab

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Lot number	341c
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

1930-1939 Early Lincoln Copper Cent INB Slab 1932 Lincoln Wheat Penny Early Copper Cent INB Slabbed Condition: This early Lincoln cent shows a dark brown patina consistent with a copper coin that has circulated through commerce. The surfaces appear aged with moderate wear on the high points of the design. It is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) protective slab which identifies the era as 1930-1939, specifically showing a 1932 date on the coin. The metal content is copper, which was standard for the wheat cent series during the Great Depression era. Historically, these coins represent a period of economic hardship in the United States, featuring Victor David Brenner's iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the classic wheat ears on the reverse. The strike type is a business strike intended for general circulation. No numeric grade is assigned to this specific holder by the grading service. Lincoln cent, wheat penny, numismatics, coin grading, International Numismatic Bureau, copper coin, 1930s, vintage coin, coin slab, collectible currency, United States Mint, wheat reverse, coin encapsulation, hobby, exonumia Lincoln Wheat Penny, Early Lincoln Cent, 1930s Wheat Penny, INB Graded Coin, Rare US Pennies, Numismatic Collectible, Vintage Copper Cent, Wheat Back Penny, International Numismatic Bureau, 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

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