1940 1C MS68 Red PCGS....

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Captivating MS68 Red 1940 Cent

1940 1C MS68 Red PCGS. Philadelphia struck over half a billion (and closer to 600 million) cents in 1940, a record to that time. The chief reason for that mass mintage was a sudden demand for small coins brought on by changes in taxation that came into effect on July 1 of that year, as alluded to by David Lange in his Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents; more specifically, a tax on gasoline, one-half cent per gallon, began on that date. This precious survivor, however, was never spent, and its gorgeous peach and orange surfaces are borderline flawless to the unaided eye. Razor-sharp detail and dramatic luster enhance the eye appeal. Population: 4 in 68 Red, 0 finer (10/08).
From The Jack Lee Estate Lincoln Cent Registry Set.(Registry values: N991)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22DT, PCGS# 2686, Greysheet# 1966)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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