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1940 Lincoln Cent, MS68 Red
Unimprovable Grade, Lovely Toning

1940 1C MS68 Red PCGS. Mint Red surfaces are highlighted with wonderful hints of rose, lime, and yellow-orange, making for a dazzling patina. Strike is strong, with full detail on the wheat shafts and substantial hair detail on Lincoln. This ultra-grade coin would be perfectly suited to a registry set, especially as it cannot be improved upon numerically. Population: 10 in 68 Red, 0 finer (7/25).(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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2025
26th-31st Tuesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 28, 2025 for: $7,500.00
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