{"product_id":"1944-d-lincoln-wheat-cent-denver-mint-wwii-shell-case-wheat-penny-very-fine-vf","title":"1944-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Denver Mint WWII Shell Case Wheat Penny Very Fine VF","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 65%;min-width:260px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOffered here is a \u003cstrong\u003e1944-D Lincoln Wheat cent\u003c\/strong\u003e, struck at the \u003cstrong\u003eDenver Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e during World War II. Cents of 1944 to 1946 were made partly from melted-down spent cartridge cases, which is why collectors call them \u003cstrong\u003e\"shell case\" cents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe date 1944 and the \u003cstrong\u003eD mint mark\u003c\/strong\u003e are clear below the date on the obverse. IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY are complete, and ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM are bold on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Very Fine (VF), Brown.\u003c\/strong\u003e All the lines in both wheat ears are present, with the upper lines worn. The cheek and jaw are separated, the bow tie and ear are visible, and some hair detail remains, with wear on the top of the head and the cheek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, please read:\u003c\/strong\u003e in fairness, this coin has a small pit at the base of Lincoln's neck behind the jaw, plus smaller dark pits and spots on the hair, coat and fields. There are scratches in the obverse field in front of the chin and a short mark near the date. The rim has some roughness and small bumps, most noticeable at the top of the obverse and below the date, with a few small nicks on the reverse rim. Please see all the photos, which are the best description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% copper, 5% zinc (WWII shell case alloy)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor D. Brenner\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ungraded (raw coin, not certified)\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe coin shown is the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping with Bourne2Treasure! Please check out our store for more coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bourne2Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685879181371,"sku":"HD211 - 0","price":4.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/1054\/6491\/files\/57_8a925ad3-46ac-48b5-9521-34113c13a949.png?v=1792671429","url":"https:\/\/www.bourne2treasure.com\/products\/1944-d-lincoln-wheat-cent-denver-mint-wwii-shell-case-wheat-penny-very-fine-vf","provider":"Bourne2Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}