{"product_id":"1944-1c-ms66rd-seeries-14-coin-97-copy","title":"1944-S Lincoln Cent, MS66RD – Series 14, Coin 99 A remarkable example from the 1944-S","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eSecure a beautifully preserved survivor from the height of World War II with this exceptional \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e1944-S Lincoln Cent graded MS66RD – Series 14, Coin 99\u003c\/strong\u003e — a premium Red Gem struck at the San Francisco Mint during one of the most historically significant years in American coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eA Wartime Bronze Issue with Deep Historical Roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThe year 1944 marked a critical turning point in U.S. minting. After the zinc-coated steel cents of 1943 were issued to conserve copper for the war effort, the Mint returned to bronze composition in 1944 — using recycled shell casings from military training operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eThis gives the 1944-S cent extraordinary historical importance. The metal used to strike these coins was directly tied to America’s wartime production, making each example a tangible artifact of the nation’s industrial mobilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThe obverse features Victor David Brenner’s iconic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, first introduced in 1909. The reverse showcases the classic Wheat Ears design, used from 1909 through 1958 and one of the most collected designs in U.S. numismatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eSan Francisco wartime issues are especially popular among collectors due to their typically lower mintages and strong demand within the Wheat cent series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eMS66RD – Elite Red Gem Preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eMS66RD\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin ranks among the upper-tier survivors of the 1944-S issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eThis elite designation confirms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eBrilliant full original mint red luster\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eStrong, sharply struck details\u003cbr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eClean surfaces with minimal contact marks\u003cbr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eOutstanding overall eye appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eRD (Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e designation is critical for copper coins of this era. Over 80+ years, most examples have toned to red-brown or brown. Fully red MS66 pieces are significantly scarcer and highly sought after by advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eSeries 14 – Coin 99: Documented Scarcity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eDesignated as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eSeries 14, Coin 99\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example represents a limited high-grade population within its specific classification. While millions of 1944-S cents were originally struck to support wartime commerce, only a small percentage survive today in elite Red Gem condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eHigh-grade wartime San Francisco Wheat cents remain in strong demand among:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e• Lincoln Wheat cent specialists\u003cbr data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e• World War II-era collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e• Registry set competitors\u003cbr data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e• Condition-focused numismatic investors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eAs collectors pursue top-tier certified examples, premium MS66RD survivors become increasingly difficult to locate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eA True Wartime Treasure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eThe 1944-S Lincoln Cent MS66RD offers a compelling blend of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eWorld War II historical significance\u003cbr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eSan Francisco Mint origin\u003cbr data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eRecycled wartime bronze composition\u003cbr data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eElite Red Gem preservation\u003cbr data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eDocumented series classification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eThis is more than a Wheat cent — it is a remarkable, high-grade artifact from one of the most defining periods in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eAdd this outstanding Series 14, Coin 99 example to your collection and secure a true piece of wartime numismatic heritage.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770380996771,"sku":"122366","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1944-S-Lincoln-Cent-MS66RD-Series-14-Coin-99-A-remarkable-example-from-the-1944-S-Heritage-Pastime-8277.jpg?v=1776707024","url":"https:\/\/heritagepastime.com\/products\/1944-1c-ms66rd-seeries-14-coin-97-copy","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}