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***Auction Highlight***Highly Significant 1944 Steel Cent Lincoln Cent 1c Graded ms62+ details By SE

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight***Highly Significant 1944 Steel Cent Lincoln Cent 1c Graded ms62+ details By SE
***Auction Highlight***Highly Significant 1944 Steel Cent Lincoln Cent 1c Graded ms62+ details By SEGS. This is a great example of the 1944-dated counterpart to the 1943 "copper penny" error made famous by Henry Ford. light hairlines and a few non distracting carbon spots account for the 62+ details grade. Like its 1943 bronze cent counterpart, the 1944 steel cent is a highly prized error that has enchanted collectors since its discovery by collector Richard Fenton in 1945. While not as well known as the 1943 bronze cents, the 1944 steel cents are still rare in the ultimate sense. Fewer than 30 Philadelphia Mint 1944 steel cents are known; the 1943-D steel cent comes in at fewer than 10 pieces known; the 1944-S steel cent is either unique or represented by just two examples. According to the Lange reference on the Lincoln cent series, a single Mint State specimen of this rarity -- along with a Mint State 1943 bronze cent -- was given to the Mint's chief engraver, John R. Sinnock, a coin collector himself, who later presented the pair to a "female acquaintance." The pair of cents passed through the hands of several well known coin dealers including Harry J. Forman and John J. Ford, Jr., The present piece is one of only five-six Mint State examples of this Philadelphia Mint error currently known. Given the popularity of both the 1943 bronze and 1944 steel cents with today's advanced collectors, we encourage interested parties to prepare the strongest bids possible with which to greet this coin when it crosses our block. The ultimate Christmas gift! A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation