1949-D Lincoln Wheat Cent – PCGS MS65RB – Gem Uncirculated Red-Brown – Denver Mint
This listing features a well-preserved 1949-D Lincoln Wheat Cent, certified MS65RB by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service). Struck at the Denver Mint, this attractive post-war issue displays a Red-Brown (RB) finish — a desirable blend of original mint red and mellow brown patina.
Graded MS65RB, this coin sits solidly in the Gem Uncirculated category, offering strong luster, sharp details, and clean surfaces. The PCGS certification ensures authenticity, quality, and long-term marketability.
Date: 1949
Mint: Denver (D mintmark)
Denomination: One Cent (1C)
Type: Lincoln Wheat Cent
Grade: MS65RB (Mint State 65 Red-Brown)
Certification: PCGS
Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
Diameter: 19 mm
Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, with inscriptions “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “LIBERTY,” and the date 1949 along with the D mintmark.
Reverse: Displays the classic Wheat Ears design, with “ONE CENT,” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Gem MS65RB Grade – Certified by PCGS with excellent surface quality and eye appeal.
Red-Brown Coloration – A visually attractive blend of mint red and natural copper toning.
Post-WWII Era – A coin from a transitional period in U.S. history and coinage.
PCGS Certification – Backed by one of the most trusted names in third-party grading.
Ideal for Lincoln Cent Collectors – A strong representative from the late Wheat Cent era.
Lincoln Wheat Cent Enthusiasts
PCGS Registry Set Participants
Copper Coin Collectors
High-Grade Type Collectors
Collectors Building a Complete Mint Set
This 1949-D PCGS MS65RB Lincoln Cent is an excellent opportunity to acquire a certified, high-grade example of a classic Wheat Penny — great for adding value and completeness to your collection.
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