{"product_id":"1954-s-lincoln-wheat-cent-bu","title":"1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent BU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent BU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a well-preserved example from the later years of the Wheat cent series, struck at the San Francisco Mint during one of the most collected runs in American coinage. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, it offers the sharper detail, cleaner surfaces, and stronger overall eye appeal collectors look for when adding a higher-quality Wheat cent to a set. As a San Francisco issue, it is also an important piece for collectors building a complete date-and-mint Lincoln cent collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lincoln cent was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to honor the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, becoming the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictor D. Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the series used the familiar Wheat reverse from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1909 through 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By 1954, the Wheat cent was nearing the end of its long run, with only a few years remaining before the Lincoln Memorial reverse replaced it in 1959. Coins from this period represent the closing chapter of the classic Wheat reverse design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors continue to enjoy Lincoln Wheat cents for their historic design, broad date-and-mint run, and lasting popularity across the hobby. A Brilliant Uncirculated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is especially appealing because it preserves more of the coin’s original surface detail and eye appeal than examples that spent years in circulation. Coins like this work well in a Wheat cent album, a mid-century type set, or a broader collection of classic U.S. copper coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: One Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Victor D. Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.11 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 19.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: San Francisco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 96,190,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1909–1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Wheat Reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone 1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Uncirculated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. The coin was struck at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Francisco Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheat reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design used throughout the first half of the Lincoln cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are building a Lincoln Wheat cent collection, adding a San Francisco issue to your date-and-mint set, or simply looking for a nice BU example of this classic American coin, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent BU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a meaningful addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54941418750243,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1954-S_Lincoln_Wheat_Cent_BU_Obverse.png?v=1776637303","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1954-s-lincoln-wheat-cent-bu","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}